On March 5th, SEC Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher, addressing the Annual Conference of the Institute of International Bankers, discussed the SEC's contributions to recent regulatory reform efforts, including the Volcker Rule. Gallagher discussed the IIB's February 13th comment letter to the six regulators constituting the joint rulemaking body on the Volcker Rule. Gallagher also spoke about the unique structure of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and its powers. IIB Remarks.

On March 8th, Commissioner Gallagher gave the keynote address at the Investment Adviser Association's 2012 Investment Adviser Compliance Conference, where he discussed the challenges of implementing the Dodd-Frank Act and its affect on, and possible conflict with, how the SEC carries out its individual mission. IAA Remarks.