The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed John Moses as director of its Office of Investor Education and Assistance, making permanent the leadership of the office after he served as acting director. The office provides services and resources aimed at helping investors make informed decisions and protect against investment fraud. Moses joined the SEC in 2016 and has held several roles at the agency, including managing executive in the Office of the Chairman. He became deputy director of the Office of Investor Education and Assistance in 2020 before moving into the acting director role. The SEC linked the appointment to the office's investor outreach and assistance work, including responding to tens of thousands of investment-related questions and concerns each year.