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Roisman Named SEC Chairman, Peirce Tweets

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Roisman Named SEC Chairman, Peirce Tweets

Elad Roisman has been named chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a tweet by Commissioner Hester Peirce congratulating him on the position.

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