Government shutdown would threaten SEC agenda
If a federal shutdown occurs, the SEC would cease most operations, potentially jeopardizing pending rules. The IRS would also go quiet as advisors wait for SECURE 2.0 guidance.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has been able to forge ahead with an aggressive rulemaking agenda despite strong industry pushback and political pressure from Capitol Hill. But something looms this week that would stop him in his tracks — a government shutdown.
Federal funding is set to expire at th
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