SEC Will Not Rethink 'Gag Rule' On Settlements

By Jessica Corso

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will not rethink its longstanding policy prohibiting defendants from publicly denying the agency's accusations against them, saying Tuesday that revoking the so-called gag rule would undermine public confidence in the markets by allowing alleged wrongdoers to publicly cast doubt on the commission's actions.

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