Mark Uyeda Appointed Acting SEC Chairman

The SEC has announced that President Trump has appointed Mark Uyeda as acting chairman of the SEC. Previously, Mr. Uyeda served as a commissioner for the agency, having been sworn in on June 30, 2022, as well as an SEC staff member (beginning in 2006).

In a separate statement, the SEC also announced the January 20, 2025, departure of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler from the agency.