On June 2, 2026, the SEC published its Draft Strategic Plan that, according to the related Press Release, “focuses on returning the agency to the core mission set by Congress more than 90 years ago: protecting investors; maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitating capital formation.”

The draft plan focuses on three goals:

• Renew our regulatory policy focus to support innovation, capital formation, market efficiency, and investor protection,
• Shift our regulatory practices to increase stakeholder engagement, facilitate compliance efforts of market participants, and effectively return our enforcement approach to Congress’ original intent, and
• Optimize our operational efficiency by enhancing our organizational structure, modernizing our technology, reforming employee performance management, and implementing robust internal performance reporting that incorporates accountability for resources and program success.

In the Press Release, which contains instructions about how to provide comments, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated:

“I encourage market participants and the general public to provide comment on best practices to ensure our regulatory framework upholds the United States as the best and most secure place to do business.”

As always, your thoughts and comments are welcome!