SEC Acting Enforcement Director Marc P. Berger To Depart The Commission Date
12/01/2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Marc P. Berger, Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement, will conclude his tenure at the agency this month. Mr. Berger joined the Commission as Director of the New York Regional Office in December 2017 and was named Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement in August 2020.
Under Mr. Berger s leadership, Enforcement staff pursued significant cases across the entire spectrum of the securities industry, with a focus on impactful and timely actions that protected investors and promoted market integrity. Mr. Berger focused on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Enforcement Division as well as the Division of Examinations programs in New York, better positioning the staff in both Divisions to address emerging threats and pursue misconduct. Mr. Berger prioritized the promotion of diversity and inclusion across
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C., Jan. 12, 2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Marc P. Berger, Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement, will conclude his tenure at the agency this month. Mr. Berger joined the Commission as Director of the New York Regional Office in December 2017 and was named Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement in August 2020.
Under Mr. Berger s leadership, Enforcement staff pursued significant cases across the entire spectrum of the securities industry, with a focus on impactful and timely actions that protected investors and promoted market integrity. Mr. Berger focused on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Enforcement Division as well as the Division of Examinations programs in New York, better positioning the staff in both Divisions to address emerging threats and pursue misconduct. Mr. Berger prioritized the promotion of diversity and inclusion across the Enforcement Div
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