SEC Requests Comments on Draft Strategic Plan
June 2, 2026
The SEC has released for public comment its draft strategic plan for 2026–2030. In his opening
message, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins indicates that the Commission is focusing on three
primary goals as part of its strategy over the next four years:
- Renew our regulatory policy focus to support innovation, capital formation, market efficiency, and investor protection.
- Shift our regulatory practices to increase stakeholder engagement, facilitate compliance efforts of market participants, and effectively return our enforcement approach to Congress’ original intent.
- Optimize our operational efficiency by enhancing our organizational structure, modernizing our technology, reforming employee performance management, and implementing robust internal performance reporting that incorporates accountability for resources and program success.
Comments on the draft strategic plan may be submitted either electronically or on
paper and are due by July 2, 2026.