SEC Commissioner Offers Recommendations On Implementing G20 Swaps Reforms

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce offered recommendations to regulators on implementing G20 swaps reforms. Ms. Peirce said that the G20 reforms were not foolproof and encouraged regulators to exercise "healthy skepticism" when implementing them.

In remarks before the International Regulators Conference, Ms. Peirce said that "poorly designed regulations" played a role in the 2007-2009 financial crisis. She cited the "favorable regulatory treatment given to highly rated securitization tranches." She stated that, among other things:

• "central clearing is not a panacea" and brings its own risks;
• regulators should attend to market feedback and market professionals' knowledge when considering rulemaking; and