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The #capitalmarkets match capital to ideas, fueling economic growth and job creation. At SIFMA, we advocate for their effectiveness and their resiliency. Discover more: bit.ly/48FfMYf

A Roadmap to Effective and Resilient Markets. SIFMA’s Capital Markets Outlook brings together insights on the policy issues, market trends, and resilience priorities shaping today’s capital markets. Explore it here: bit.ly/4ucimQE

In connection with the HFSC hearing on fraud, SIFMA submitted a statement outlining the industry’s perspective and practical steps to strengthen fraud prevention and cross-sector collaboration: sifma.org/advocacy/lette… We appreciate the Committee’s focus on this important issue.

SIFMA, @bankpolicy, @FIAconnect, @GBBC_io, @GlobalDigitalFi, @GFMAnews, @IIF, and @ISDA welcomed new FAQs clarifying bank capital treatment of tokenized securities—an important step toward regulatory clarity for digital assets: bit.ly/4bek0IX

SIFMA president and CEO Ken Bentsen told @Politico's Morning Money, “if you are engaged in securities brokerage activities, you should be regulated as such.” politi.co/49T7iOU

Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway gave remarks at today's @SIFMA Roundtable on expanding trading hours and building a roadmap to 24/7 markets. sec.gov/newsroom/speec…

SIFMA applauds the efforts of @RepTroyDowning and @RepFields and support Protecting Private Job Creators Act which H.R. 3959 would codify that rule 15c2-11 does not apply to fixed income securities. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4j855DE

SIFMA is pleased the House Financial Services Committee has moved forward with reauthorization of the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity and looks forward to continuing work with @FrankDLucas @RepJuanVargas: bit.ly/45ilI9Q

We applaud the House for passing the bipartisan INVEST Act — a meaningful step toward modernizing our securities laws to better serve investors and strengthen America’s financial ecosystem: bit.ly/4rZf95K @RepFrenchHill @RepAnnWagner @RepJoshG @RepGregoryMeeks

This week, @SECPaulSAtkins outlined a bold plan to revitalize America’s markets. SIFMA Chair @RonKruszewski underscored why it matters: “I'm very encouraged by Chair Atkins' remarks. We need to make young, innovative companies accessible to the general public.” @Stifel @SECGov

SIFMA strongly supports restoring the eSLR to its proper role as a backstop to risk-based capital requirements and mitigating constraints on Treasury market intermediation—especially as the industry prepares for mandatory clearing. Our full statement: bit.ly/4ioSWd9

SEC Division of Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway gave remarks on digital assets and trust at @SIFMA's Market Structure Conference this morning. Have a read: sec.gov/newsroom/speec…

On #VeteransDay, we’re proud to share a powerful conversation from #SIFMAannual that highlights leadership, strategy, and service — both on and off the battlefield. Featuring Major General (Ret.) James A. “Spider” Marks and Peter Tchir, @AcadSecurities: bit.ly/47ynrtj

Conversations That Shape the Markets: From the 2025 #SIFMAannual Meeting, now available for on-demand viewing: 👉 @SECPaulSAtkins: bit.ly/4qX6fpc 👉 @RepFrenchHill: bit.ly/43SocLs 👉 @CarolineDPham: bit.ly/43o0Ddh

📊 NEW: Findings from the US Treasury Central Clearing Pulse Survey, capturing insights from 330 global market participants: sifma.org/resources/gene… @BNYglobal @Broadridge @The_DTCC @vxinsights

SIFMA submitted recommendations to @USTreasury on its implementation of the GENIUS Act. We note our support for the goal of establishing a new regulatory framework for payment-stablecoins, a critical step forward for mature digital‐assets markets: bit.ly/3WE4orl

Investor trust remains strong, and the data backs it up. Today, SIFMA released its 2025 Voice of Investor Satisfaction, Trust, and Advocacy (VISTA) study, conducted independently by KPMG US and unveiled at the #SIFMAannual Meeting. Key insights from 2,000+ surveyed investors: • 80% are satisfied with the financial services industry • Generational divides reveal evolving expectations • Firms that combine trusted advice with modern digital experiences are best positioned to earn long-term loyalty As we look ahead, Stifel is proud to help lead the conversation, especially with our Chairman & CEO Ron Kruszewski serving as SIFMA’s 2026 Board Chair. Read the full study: bit.ly/3JhzIZF Read the press release: bit.ly/47h6Top

In a new op-ed in Barron's, our CEO and SIFMA’s 2026 Board Chair, Ron Kruszewski, reflects on a recent SIFMA study conducted independently by KPMG US, revealing significant generational divides in investor behavior. For Gen Z, excitement and transparency are increasingly taking precedence over long-term returns -- a warning sign for the industry. Ron cautions that the line between investing and gambling is blurring and urges the industry to respond with education, clarity, and platforms that build trust, not just access. Read the full piece: bit.ly/3KZEX0N

Ken Bentsen joined @RomaineBostick and @kgreifeld on @BloombergTV to discuss findings from the new VISTA Study, which surveyed more than 2,000 investors: bit.ly/4nClEs9 "We see there are demands for financial advice — just doing it in a different way.” #SIFMAannual

First look inside the 2025 #SIFMAAnnual Meeting! Over the past two days, leaders from across the markets gathered in Washington, DC for conversations at the center of markets and policy. 📸 Scroll through for a look behind the scenes and view more at bit.ly/48HykKq

A coalition of 13 trade associations is urging Congress to renew the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act before its Sep. 30 expiration. Without it, US cyber defenses could weaken amid escalating global threats. Letter and release: bit.ly/47ZRcnh