U.S. SEC says Trump has designated Roisman acting chairman

Reuters

Published Dec 28, 2020 06:10PM ET

Updated Dec 28, 2020 06:20PM ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has designated Elad Roisman as the acting chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the top U.S. securities regulator said on Monday.

The official announcement comes after Republican Commissioner Hester Peirce congratulated Roisman on Twitter for ascending to the top role temporarily.