WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today issued the following statement: 

“Congratulations to Paul Atkins on his confirmation as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I have known and worked together with Paul and his team for over a decade. His outstanding leadership is inspiring. I look forward to continuing to work together on smart regulation that drives U.S. economic growth and greater opportunity for the American people.”