The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday announced the creation of a new division designed to bolster compliance with securities laws among firms working with the agency’s regional offices.

The Event and Emerging Risks Examination Team (EERT) will work within the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) to assist in implementing OCIE exam priorities in regional offices, according to an SEC press release.

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