President-elect Donald Trump's SEC selection, Paul Atkins, voted against punishing several large companies during his previous tenure.
Atkins is characterized by his critical views of the SEC's enforcement process, advocating for a focus on individual fraudsters over corporate penalties.
His leadership could lead to more lenient enforcement policies following years of strict actions under Democratic Chair Gary Gensler.
High-profile companies such as Tesla and Coinbase may feel the effects of this shift in enforcement focus.
Former SEC officials noted that Atkins' approach aims to reduce corporate fines, which he argues unfairly penalize shareholders.
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