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SEC Rescinds Policy Regarding Denials of Settlements in Enforcement Actions

The Securities and Exchange Commission today rescinded a policy, codified in Rule 202.5(e) of its informal rules of procedures, stating that when it chooses to settle an enforcement action in which a sanction is imposed, it will not settle unless the…

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According to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s press release item, SEC Rescinds Policy Regarding Denials of Settlements in Enforcement Actions, The Securities and Exchange Commission today rescinded a policy, codified in Rule 202.5(e) of its informal rules of procedures, stating that when it chooses to settle an enforcement action in which a sanction is imposed, it will not settle unless the…

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SEC Rescinds Policy Regarding Denials of Settlements in Enforcement ActionsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - 2026-05-18T16:33:00+00:00

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