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By Opalesque:

The chairs of the SEC and CFTC* vowed at a joint roundtable in September 2025 to end the regulatory "turf war" between the two agencies. "What matters is building a framework where our agencies coordinate seamlessly, reduce duplicative regulation, and give markets the clarity they deserve. The path forward right now is collaboration, not consolidation," said SEC chairman Paul S. Atkins. This has resulted in a fresh MOU.

The SEC-CFTC Harmonization Initiative's Memorandum of Understanding, published last week, reflects both agencies' commitment to closer coordination.

Guiding principles

The MOU establishes five core principles for cooperation. First, both agencies fully respect each other's statutory mandates and remain independent - neither gains new powers through this agreement, and both explicitly reject a "turf war" mentality. Second, regulatory efficiency is prioritised: matters of shared jurisdiction should be handled in a timely, coordinated way, avoiding duplication and gaps. Third, good faith collaboration requires open communication and constructive engagement. Fourth, both agencies commit to regulatory clarity - clear, consistent, and predictable rules that inspire market confidence. Fifth, ......................

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