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SEC Fines, Cases Plunge in Trump-Era 'Return to Basics'
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Fusion42 · 10 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Securities and Exchange Commission reported a 25% drop in enforcement actions in the first full fiscal year under the Trump administration, with 348 actions compared to over 450 the previous year which included the end of the Biden administration.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 10 sources have reported it between 10 Nov 2026 and 13 Nov 2026.
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You face a looser SEC enforcement environment under the current regime, making compliance less of a regulatory choke point but raising risks if political winds shift. Adapt your legal and risk teams to balance fewer enforcement actions with potential sudden regulatory tightening.
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10 sources · first reported 10 Nov 2026 · latest 13 Nov 2026
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