The SEC announced that it has adopted rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to improve the governance of SEC-registered clearing agencies by mitigating conflicts of interest that may influence the board of directors or equivalent governing body of a registered clearing agency. The rules identify certain responsibilities of the board, increase transparency into board governance, and improve the alignment of incentives among owners and participants of a registered clearing agency.
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