SEC Office of the Investor Advocate Submits FY 2025 Activity Report to Congress

USA: SEC Office of the Investor Advocate Submits FY 2025 Activity Report to Congress

Congress received a comprehensive report on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Investor Advocate detailing activities undertaken during fiscal year 2025, released today by the agency. The document outlines research, outreach, advocacy, and ombudsman efforts aimed at strengthening protections for retail investors.

Investor Research Findings

The report highlights the office’s continued focus on investor research, including the publication of a working paper that examines accredited investors’ ownership of private‑market securities. The paper provides data‑driven insights intended to inform future rulemaking and market‑structure discussions.

Engagements and Collaborative Efforts

According to the filing, the office engaged with a broad spectrum of investors and coordinated with both internal SEC units and external stakeholder groups. These collaborations were designed to amplify investor voices and gather feedback on regulatory initiatives.

Advocacy on Private Markets and Disclosure

The narrative describes ongoing advocacy concerning private‑market transparency, disclosure standards, and the potential impact of specific rule proposals. Staff members presented analyses to senior SEC officials and contributed to inter‑agency discussions.

Ombudsman Office Activities

The Ombuds Office’s role in assisting investors is detailed, with statistics on the types of matters handled and outcomes achieved throughout the year. The office emphasized its function as a neutral conduit for resolving disputes between investors and the Commission or self‑regulatory organizations.

Established by Congress as an independent entity, the Office of the Investor Advocate continues to identify systemic issues, propose regulatory adjustments, and recommend legislative changes aimed at mitigating investor problems and promoting market fairness.

This report is based on information from SEC, licensed under Public Domain (U.S. Government Work). Source: Official U.S. Government release.