SEC Trading and Markets Director Robert Cook to Leave Commission (with Lofchie Comment)

The SEC announced that Robert W. Cook, Director of the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets, plans to leave the agency, but will remain with the Commission for a transitional period in order to help ensure continuity in the Division's functions.

Lofchie Comment: From working with Robert when we were both at Cleary Gottlieb, I know what a knowledgeable lawyer and solid individual he is.

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