Breaking: US SEC Chair Gary Gensler Faces Probe Over Illegal Hiring Claims

As a seasoned researcher with years of experience in political and financial landscapes, I find the ongoing investigation into Gary Gensler’s hiring practices at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intriguing. The allegations, if proven true, could potentially undermine the integrity and impartiality that such a critical institution should uphold.


The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is under scrutiny regarding his hiring methods, igniting debates within the financial markets. The investigation, initiated by the Republican members of the House, suggests that the agency might be breaching federal law by possibly considering political affiliations in its hiring process, leading to worries about bias in recruitment decisions.

House Republicans Probe US SEC Chair Gary Gensler

On September 10th, Republican Representatives Jim Jordan, Patrick McHenry, and James Comer voiced concerns in a letter regarding Gary Gensler’s hiring choices. They speculate that the agency might be showing bias towards individuals with certain political affiliations, which could violate the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 by favoring certain ideologies.

In the letter sent to the US SEC Chair, the lawmaker highlighted an email exchange that indicates that political ideology could have influenced the hiring of Dr. Haoxiang Zhu, SEC’s Director of Trading and Markets.

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2024-09-12 16:39