Regulators not taking their foot off the pedal

While the government efficiency crusade is slashing federal oversight and trimming bureaucracy, regulatory enforcement looks like it remains strong — but timing is key.

The Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) influence on federal financial regulators has coincided with what appears to be a higher than usual intensity of enforcement action.

Since February, more than 75,000 federal employees have exited under voluntary separation programs. The SEC has already acknowledged a 16% workforce reduction in early 2025.

Yet

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