SEC's Jackson Calls for Creation of New Office Focusing on Competition

The transcript discusses the lack of competition in US stock exchanges, with only three corporations owning most exchanges. The SEC is urged to create an office of competition economics to address this. The discussion highlights the bipartisan nature of competition and the need for clearer insider trading laws. A task force is proposed to tackle these issues, emphasizing the importance of adapting regulations to keep pace with technological advancements.

What concerns does the speaker express about the ownership of stock exchanges in the United States?

What is the proposed role of the new office of competition economics within the SEC?

What is the significance of the historical context mentioned regarding the birth of the SEC?

How does the speaker view the relationship between competition and bipartisan support?

What issues does the speaker identify with the current insider trading laws in the United States?

What recommendations does the speaker hope the task force will produce regarding insider trading laws?

How does the speaker suggest that technology impacts the regulation of financial markets?