SEC Intensifies Scrutiny of Private Equity "Continuation Vehicles" Amid Rising Market Risks

By PYMNTS | June 24, 2026 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially escalated its oversight of the private equity industry, launching a targeted investigation into the use of "continuation vehicles" (CVs). As the private markets continue to expand, regulators are increasingly concerned that these financial structures, once used as niche tools for…

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Accountability in Oversight: GAO Intensifies Pressure on FDIC Over Examiner Rotations and Blockchain Risks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pointed escalation of its oversight duties, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a formal call for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to accelerate its internal reforms. The watchdog’s latest communication, a letter addressed to FDIC Chairman Travis Hill, underscores a growing frustration with the pace of change at…

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