Gary Gensler was confirmed as SEC Chairman and assumed his duties in April 2021 and the pace of activity at the SEC resumed with extensive focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, as well as regulatory oversight of digital assets, and follow-up from recent market events involving social media. The Regulatory Forum Q2 Quarterly Update highlights these and other developments at the SEC, including exam and enforcement developments, as well as other regulatory developments impacting private funds and institutional managers.