The SEC's Division of Examinations released its FY2027 examination priorities on Thursday, explicitly naming "super intelligence and other advanced technologies" as systemic market risks for the first time. The priorities also flagged tokenization under evolving market infrastructure risks, signaling that broker-dealers, investment advisers, and transfer agents should expect heightened examiner scrutiny on tokenized products.
The examination priorities cover more than 34,000 registrants, including investment advisers, investment companies, broker-dealers, and transfer agents. The Division noted the list is not exhaustive and examiners retain discretion to review any areas touching federal securities law compliance.