SIFMA Welcomes Progress Towards Reopening Government

Washington, D.C., November 11, 2025 - SIFMA today issued the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., president and CEO, on the current status of the government shutdown:

"SIFMA is encouraged that Congress appears to be moving to an agreement to reopen the government. It is better when the government is open and operating and we welcome the progress towards restoring normal operations."

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SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry's one million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA).