September 17, 2009 - 9:11am
Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a new Division of Risk, Strategy, and Financial Innovation and announced the appointment of Henry T. C. Hu, University of Texas School of Law Professor, to the post of director.
Thus, the newly created division will combine functions of the Office of Economic Analysis, the Office of Risk Assessment, and other functions to provide the Commission with proper analysis that integrates economic, financial, and legal disciplines. The division's responsibilities cover three broad areas: risk and economic analysis; strategic research; and financial innovation.
"This new division will enhance our capabilities and help identify developing risks and trends in the financial markets," said Chairman Mary L. Schapiro. "By combining economic, financial, and legal analysis in a single group, this new unit will foster a fresh approach to exchanging ideas and upgrading agency expertise."
The new division will perform all of the functions previously performed by OEA and ORA, along with the following: (1) strategic and long-term analysis; (2) identifying new developments and trends in financial markets and systemic risk; (3) making recommendations as to how these new developments and trends affect the Commission's regulatory activities; (4) conducting research and analysis in furtherance and support of the functions of the Commission and its divisions and offices; and (5) providing training on new developments and trends and other matters.
With the creation of the Division of Risk, Strategy, and Financial Innovation, the SEC now has five divisions, including the Division of Corporation Finance, the Division of Enforcement, the Division of investment Management, and the Division of Trading and Markets.
Thus, the newly created division will combine functions of the Office of Economic Analysis, the Office of Risk Assessment, and other functions to provide the Commission with proper analysis that integrates economic, financial, and legal disciplines. The division's responsibilities cover three broad areas: risk and economic analysis; strategic research; and financial innovation.
"This new division will enhance our capabilities and help identify developing risks and trends in the financial markets," said Chairman Mary L. Schapiro. "By combining economic, financial, and legal analysis in a single group, this new unit will foster a fresh approach to exchanging ideas and upgrading agency expertise."
The new division will perform all of the functions previously performed by OEA and ORA, along with the following: (1) strategic and long-term analysis; (2) identifying new developments and trends in financial markets and systemic risk; (3) making recommendations as to how these new developments and trends affect the Commission's regulatory activities; (4) conducting research and analysis in furtherance and support of the functions of the Commission and its divisions and offices; and (5) providing training on new developments and trends and other matters.
With the creation of the Division of Risk, Strategy, and Financial Innovation, the SEC now has five divisions, including the Division of Corporation Finance, the Division of Enforcement, the Division of investment Management, and the Division of Trading and Markets.