Season 1 Episode 02:
Basswood Counsel Discusses New SEC Chairman
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Watch on YouTubeOn April 21, 2025, Paul S. Atkins was sworn into office as the 34th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Basswood Counsel attorneys Jephte Lanthia and Haz Mugwagwa sat down to discuss the current regulatory landscape for market participants, including investors, the crypto industry, the IPO market, and private funds, and what to expect under the Atkins chairmanship.
This episode covers:
An overview of the SEC’s mission and structure, and how leadership changes influence regulatory priorities.
What Chairman Paul Atkins’ confirmation signals for the balance between investor protection and capital formation.
How enforcement discretion may evolve—particularly in crypto, fintech, and emerging asset classes.
Why smaller companies and emerging fund managers may see renewed focus on IPO accessibility and fundraising pathways.
Key considerations around accredited investor rules and the case for modernizing access to private investments.
What private fund managers should watch as the Commission reassesses rules impacting private capital markets.
Host: Jephte Lanthia
Jephte Lanthia advises on corporate and securities, fintech, and compliance, assisting fund managers with investments, securities offerings, broker-dealer regulation, and industry compliance matters.
Host: Hazvinei Mugwagwa
Hazvinei approaches deal-making and transactions like soccer, valuing teamwork and achieving success when every participant brings their best effort to deliver optimal outcomes on and off the field.
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