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Mar 05, 2026

As market volatility persists, regulators are sharpening their focus on core enforcement actions

The team discuss the latest goings on amid a changing regulatory focus

On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman runs down the latest stories from across the GRC space. Top of mind right now is the SEC’s director for the Division of Enforcement setting a ‘back to basics’ approach to enforcement policy.

We also discuss SEC chairman Paul Atkins sharing his thoughts on why ‘woke priorities’ are slowing IPOs and capital markets, plus the Delaware Supreme Court's reversal in the Moelis & Company case and the implications for stockholder agreements and board authority.

Lastly, we explore our latest deep dive on the modernization of capital markets infrastructure and why boards should be prepared for continued scrutiny of post-trade infrastructure.

The Governance Matters podcast provides listeners with insight into cutting-edge issues of the day for corporate secretaries, general counsel and other governance professionals. The series looks at how the roles of governance professionals and the board – as well as the landscape in which they operate – are evolving.

From ESG and entity management to shareholder engagement, regulation and technology. Hear from governance experts and leading advisers about the latest public company governance matters today.

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Natalie Bannerman

Natalie is a former telecoms and infrastructure journalist, a role she held for nearly seven years. Before this, she worked in the B2C startup space, covering lifestyle, arts and culture reporting. As senior reporter for Governance Intelligence she...