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Opponents of mandatory disclosures about climate risk and diversity will argue that they exceed the agency’s authority a six-minute chat with Robert Stebbins, the SEC s general counsel until January.
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Ann Beth Stebbins: This is Ann Beth Stebbins. I’m a partner in Skadden’s M&A Group, and I’m joined here this morning by Bob Stebbins. Bob was until January the general counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and he also happens to be my husband. We’re going to discuss what direction the SEC might take under Gary Gensler, President Biden’s nominee for chairman. There’s been a lot of speculation that a Democratic-controlled SEC may implement rules requiring corporate disclosures on ESG issues everything from climate risks to diversity in the workplace. What I want to discuss today is the SEC’s authority to require ESG disclosures across the board even when these disclosures are not nec
<p><span>Since I arrived at the SEC, Bob Stebbins has made himself available to discuss any question I might have relating to the agency’s mission, rulemaking agenda, or operational structure. He has led our Office of the General Counsel in advising on almost everything this agency does. He and the dedicated and expert lawyers in the General Counsel’s office have been instrumental in our rulemaking and policy decisions and have ensured that we have followed the law and furthered our mission. Bob has brought not only sound legal advice to the issues we confront, but also a healthy dose of common sense. My sincere thanks go to him, and his talent, dedication, good nature, and wise counsel will be missed.</span></p>
Traders Magazine
Dec. 28, 2020
Jay Clayton ended his tenure as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission last week. I greatly enjoyed working with Chairman Clayton over the past three years. Under his leadership, the agency has navigated difficult and novel challenges, including the pandemic and associated shutdowns and market volatility. Chairman Clayton’s steady hand, wisdom, and optimism inspired the rest of us at the agency to remain focused and committed to protecting American investors and the U.S. capital markets. I particularly appreciated Chairman Clayton’s habit of setting an agenda publicly, following it, and recognizing the staff whose hard work made it all possible.
Statement On The Departure Of SEC Chairman Jay Clayton: Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Dec. 28, 2020 Date
29/12/2020
Jay Clayton ended his tenure as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission last week. I greatly enjoyed working with Chairman Clayton over the past three years. Under his leadership, the agency has navigated difficult and novel challenges, including the pandemic and associated shutdowns and market volatility. Chairman Clayton’s steady hand, wisdom, and optimism inspired the rest of us at the agency to remain focused and committed to protecting American investors and the U.S. capital markets. I particularly appreciated Chairman Clayton’s habit of setting an agenda publicly, following it, and recognizing the staff whose hard work made it all possible.