In remarks to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins welcomed the Council’s 2025 annual report and indicated he wants a “thoughtful review” of FSOC guidance on designating non-bank financial companies. Atkins said the annual report’s approach of separating formal recommendations from significant market developments produces a clearer picture of issues warranting monitoring. He argued that the prospect of “arbitrary and capricious” non-bank designation can impair firms’ ability to plan, deploy capital efficiently, and make strategic decisions, and he cautioned that Federal Reserve supervision centred on capital standards would not provide a meaningful regulatory framework for asset managers, insurance companies, and investment funds.