Senate extends Gary Gensler’s SEC term to 2026
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2021-04-20T21:43:00
The Senate voted Tuesday to extend Gary Gensler’s term as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission through 2026, cementing his control of the top regulator of U.S. financial markets.
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