Arthur Levitt Jr., Columnist

Five Priorities for Biden's SEC Chair

With financial markets at an all-time high, risks are also soaring, making it all the more crucial to safeguard public investors.

A higher purpose.

Source: Bloomberg

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As the Joe Biden administration’s transition team prepares its slate of political appointments, it must take special care to put at the helm of the Securities and Exchange Commission someone with impeccable credentials and a strong belief in the mission of the agency.

The SEC is responsible for the health and orderly workings of America’s financial markets, which are an engine of the nation's vitality and prosperity. With financial markets at all-time highs, risks are also higher.