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SEC Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway Named in New Role

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Jamie Selway has been identified as Director of the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, a key regulatory post overseeing U.S. market structure.

SEC Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway Named in New Role

Jamie Selway has been named as Director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to an official statement from the agency. The division plays a central role in regulating broker-dealers, securities exchanges, and the broader infrastructure underpinning U.S. financial markets.

The Division of Trading and Markets is one of the SEC's most consequential operating units, responsible for maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. Its director oversees rulemaking, examinations policy, and market oversight functions that affect virtually every participant in the U.S. securities industry.

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Selway's appointment to the post places him at the center of ongoing regulatory discussions surrounding market structure reform, including issues related to order routing, payment for order flow, and exchange fee transparency — areas that have drawn significant congressional and public scrutiny in recent years.

The SEC has not released additional biographical detail or a formal start date in the source material available. Further disclosures are expected through official agency channels as the appointment is formalized.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Who is Jamie Selway?

Jamie Selway has been identified as the Director of the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, a senior regulatory position overseeing U.S. securities market structure and broker-dealer oversight.

Q.What does the SEC Division of Trading and Markets do?

The Division of Trading and Markets is responsible for regulating broker-dealers, securities exchanges, and related market infrastructure to maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets in the United States.

Q.Why is the SEC Division of Trading and Markets director role important?

The director oversees rulemaking and market oversight functions that affect all participants in the U.S. securities industry, including exchanges, broker-dealers, and investors.

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