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Proposed 2021 U.S. Budget

In February, the Office of Management and Budget released the proposed fiscal 2021 United States government budget.  The beginning of the Budget contains a message from President Trump delineating a list of key priorities of the administration including better trade deals, preserving peace through strength, overcoming the opioid crisis, regulation relief and American energy independence.  The budget has some notable aspects that directly relate to the capital markets and its participants.

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As the federal government has been doing for all agencies, the 2021 Budget seeks to eliminate agency reserve funds.  Specifically regarding the SEC, the Budget cuts the SEC reserve by $50 million.  The reduction in reserve fund is thought to increase overall accountability as the SEC would need to go to Congress to ask for additional funds if needed, with an explanation, instead of just accessing a reserve account.  Reserve fund cuts are sent to the U.S. Treasury for deficit reduction.

However, the Budget also increases the

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