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SEC NEWS AND SPEECHES—Brattle Group reports on SEC enforcement slowdown
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Brattle Group reports a 57% decline in SEC enforcement actions in Fiscal Year 2026 compared to the FY18–FY25 average, with activity rising somewhat in the latter half of the year but still remaining below historical levels. The report identifies factors like government shutdown, low staffing, and leadership changes affecting enforcement, and predicts a modest rebound in FY2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 23 Oct 2026.
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The SEC is enforcing far fewer actions than usual, reducing risk for fraudsters but leaving compliance founders vulnerable to sudden policy changes. You need to reassess your regulatory risk exposure and prepare for a tighter environment if enforcement picks up.
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2 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 23 Oct 2026
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