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The #capitalmarkets match capital to ideas, fueling economic growth and job creation. At SIFMA, we advocate for their effectiveness and their resiliency. Discover more: bit.ly/48FfMYf
SIFMA CEO Ken Bentsen joined @RomaineBostick on @BloombergTV to discuss tokenization, extended trading and AI — and why market structure, resilience and investor protection remain central as new technologies are adopted.
Watch the full interview: bit.ly/3WFmI6o
SIFMA’s 2026 Annual Meeting is underway in Washington as we mark 20 years as SIFMA.
Our new visual retrospective looks back at two decades of change, resilience and progress in the U.S. capital markets — and ahead to what comes next.
#SIFMAannual
Our story began long before 2006.
Explore more than a century of market events, policy developments, industry advances and moments of resilience in SIFMA at 20: An Interactive Timeline → bit.ly/4z315M0
For 20 years as SIFMA — and with roots dating back to 1912 — we’ve worked alongside our members through extraordinary change in the U.S. capital markets.
Our president and CEO Ken Bentsen reflects on what has changed, what has endured and what comes next: bit.ly/3U9dEWy
At #SIFMADigitalAssets, @RepRitchie joined SIFMA’s Lucas West to discuss U.S. financial leadership and the growing role of blockchain in capital markets.
“The one area where the United States has an overwhelming advantage is finance.”
Watch highlights:
SIFMA congratulates @Sonderling47 on his confirmation as Secretary of the @USDOL
We look forward to working with Secretary Sonderling and the Department on issues important to the financial services industry and the broader economy.
📊 How do U.S. businesses finance growth? 81.2% comes through the capital markets.
SIFMA's Ken Bentsen highlights 10 key findings from SIFMA’s 2026 Capital Markets Fact Book—from market trends and issuance to investor participation and retirement assets: bit.ly/4h46BHz
SIFMA supports innovation and regulatory clarity for tokenized securities. The @SECGov innovation exemption includes important guardrails, though questions remain around investor protection, market integrity and fragmentation. We welcome public comment and further rulemaking.
On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost, honor the courage of first responders, and reflect on the resilience that carried us forward.
Support the @Sept11Memorial :
Learn more: bit.ly/4r5uaDe
Donate: bit.ly/4A0DiwR
#NeverForget911
The US capital markets have grown alongside the nation itself—from financing a young republic to powering the world’s largest economy.
In this commentary, SIFMA President & CEO Ken Bentsen reflects on their enduring role in America’s success: bit.ly/4pYWBSE
This is a gap that needs to be closed: there should be parity between 401(k) and 403(b) plans. We support the legislation proposed by @SenKatieBritt and @SenatorWarnock and hope Congress passes it.
.@SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth Bentsen agrees: There is no reason to deny teachers, nurses, and nonprofit workers retirement choices already available through 401(k) plans. My bipartisan bill mandates nothing, it simply gives these hardworking Americans the same options as everyone else.
On #NationalInvestingDay, we’re highlighting the power of investing to build long-term financial security.
Thank you to @RepYoungKim for helping elevate the importance of expanding access to investing and financial education.
Learn more: bit.ly/4unKWxR
Financial literacy is key to expanding opportunity and participation in the markets.
On #NationalInvestingDay, we thank @RepBeatty for underscoring the importance of education in helping more Americans save and invest.
Read our full release: bit.ly/4cYteKi
Investing is central to helping individuals build long-term financial security and participate in economic growth. On #NationalInvestingDay, we recognize the importance of access to capital markets and the role the industry plays in supporting investors. bit.ly/4dNEgEe
At #SIFMACL, @ECGov Chairman Paul Atkins discussed a new phase of coordination between the SEC and CFTC—aimed at greater clarity, fewer gaps, and more seamless oversight. ▶️ Watch the full discussion: bit.ly/4v3Q6QJ
SIFMA supports @USDOL's proposal to expand access to private markets in retirement accounts—enhancing diversification and choice for everyday savers. Thoughtful implementation will be key to protecting investors.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/4bUcKlT
A Roadmap to Effective and Resilient Markets.
SIFMA’s Capital Markets Outlook brings together insights on the policy issues, market trends, and resilience priorities shaping today’s capital markets. Explore it here: bit.ly/4ucimQE
In connection with the HFSC hearing on fraud, SIFMA submitted a statement outlining the industry’s perspective and practical steps to strengthen fraud prevention and cross-sector collaboration: sifma.org/advocacy/letters/h…
We appreciate the Committee’s focus on this important issue.
WATCH: Chairman @RepFrenchHill delivers opening remarks at today's hearing:
"Fraud and scams are not a new challenge, but the scale and complexity of the problem, as Bill just outlined, are increasing rapidly and posing greater costs on both American families and on the financial services arena and on our small businesses. Americans reported losses of $12.5 billion in 2024, a 25% increase.”
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SIFMA, @bankpolicy, @FIAconnect, @GBBC_io, @GlobalDigitalFi, @GFMAnews, @IIF, and @ISDA welcomed new FAQs clarifying bank capital treatment of tokenized securities—an important step toward regulatory clarity for digital assets: bit.ly/4bek0IX
SIFMA president and CEO Ken Bentsen told @Politico's Morning Money, “if you are engaged in securities brokerage activities, you should be regulated as such.” politi.co/49T7iOU
