Overview
- In Frankfurt, Atkins said it is no longer cool to go public and pledged to cut regulatory complexity and costs that he says deter listings.
- He rejected doubts about his independence as a Trump confidant, saying he took the role to tackle needed work and does not feel compromised.
- On stops in Paris and Frankfurt, he met ECB President Christine Lagarde and discussed cooperation on capital markets and financial stability.
- He signaled openness to cryptocurrencies, a posture reflected in reporting that notes Bitcoin’s strong run since Trump’s election.
- Atkins was sworn in as SEC chair in April, succeeding Gary Gensler after U.S. media anticipated a less stringent regulatory approach.