SEC and CFTC issue joint statement on regulatory harmonization efforts

The SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a joint statement on regulatory harmonization opportunities and announced a joint roundtable to be held on Sept. 29, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

The roundtable will be an opportunity to discuss regulatory harmonization priorities. It will be held at the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C, and will be open to the public and webcast live on the SEC’s website. Please register for in-person attendance. Visitors will be subject to security checks. A recording of the roundtable will be later posted on the SEC website. The agenda and participants will be posted on the SEC event webpage at a later date. 

“This roundtable represents a pivotal step toward building more coherent and competitive U.S. markets,” Chairman Atkins and Acting Chairman Pham said. “By working together to align our regulatory frameworks, the SEC and CFTC can reduce unnecessary barriers, enhance market efficiency, and create space for innovation to thrive. Our shared goal is to ensure that America remains the global leader in capital markets.”