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Carl Ayers

Carl Ayers Carl Ayers, Publisher | 202-908-6194 | cayers@regcompliancewatch.com Carl has been the publisher of Regulatory Compliance Watch since 2008. He has won several national journalism awards, including for investigative reporting. In 2018, Ayers won two awards - a second place award for Best Spot News for a story reporting Form ADV developments ahead of the SEC (IA Watch, July 6, 2017), and a third place award for Best Investigative Reporting for a series on an adviser that initially fought SEC charges (IA Watch, July 27, 2017). He has worked at newspapers, in television news and in healthcare journalism. Carl hails from New Jersey, earned his master's degree from Northwestern University and enjoys playing guitar, working out and pursuing golf.
"When charging SPACs with disclosure violations, the Commission should be mindful of the unique nature of SPACs and how they differ from operating companies"
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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler
"That’s why I have felt so privileged to lead this mission-driven agency these past four years and do my part on behalf of the American ...
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"I am particularly mindful of the costs associated with the use of mandatory arbitration clauses by investment advisers"
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