PANews reported on May 16 that according to the announcement of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chairman Paul Atkins delivered an opening speech at the 12th Annual Financial Markets Regulatory Conference at 8:45 am (EST) today. The conference agenda covers four major topics, including corporate finance, market microstructure, intermediaries and asset management, and is co-hosted by the SEC and scholars from many universities. The official website of the event provides a full live broadcast, focusing on discussions on financial market transparency, information disclosure reform and regulatory innovation.