The full Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission by a 61-37 vote this week.
Industry groups were quick to applaud the former Sullivan & Cromwell partner's appointment, with most expressing their view that Clayton should put adopting a uniform fiduciary rule (also known as a best interest standard) for brokers and advisors at the top of his priorities.
Financial Services Roundtable CEO Tim Pawlenty said that he "looks forward to working with the SEC on regulatory initiatives that will have a positive impact on the economy including a 'best interest standard' for retail investors, regulatory harmonization, simplified financial disclosures and more to benefit Americans."
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