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Press Release: Statement of the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Death of Former Commissioner J. Carter Beese, Jr.

Release: 2007-66

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Former SEC Commissioner J. Carter Beese, Jr., who served from 1992 to 1994, was honored by the SEC for his contributions to market-based regulation, derivatives, and corporate governance, with no fraud, charges, or financial penalties involved—only tributes following his death in April 2007.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a public statement mourning the death of former Commissioner J. Carter Beese, Jr., who served from March 1992 to November 1994. He was recognized for his leadership on auditor oversight, derivatives regulation, corporate governance, and international markets, and testified before Congress on regulatory issues in 1993 and 1994. No allegations of misconduct, fraud, or financial penalties are mentioned; the statement is solely a tribute to his public service and personal character.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission released an official statement on April 12, 2007, expressing deep sadness over the death of former Commissioner J. Carter Beese, Jr., who served from March 10, 1992, to November 14, 1994. Beese was widely respected for his advocacy of market-based regulatory solutions and his active role in shaping policy on derivatives, corporate governance, international markets, and 401(k) employee benefits. He testified before Congress in October 1993 on derivatives regulation and in June 1994 on the development of a secondary market for commercial loans. The SEC highlighted his thoughtfulness, affability, and dedication to public service, noting his chairmanship of the Auditor’s Oversight Roundtable. There are no allegations of fraud, misconduct, or financial wrongdoing in the statement—only admiration and condolences. The Commission extended its deepest sympathies to his family and friends, emphasizing that his contributions to securities regulation would be long remembered. His legacy is one of principled leadership and intellectual rigor, not legal or financial controversy.

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agency the sec's auditor's oversight roundtable

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The Commission notes the death on Sunday, April 8th, of J. Carter Beese, Jr.
J. Carter Beese, Jr. served as a Commissioner from March 10, 1992, to November 14, 1994
Mr. Beese was a strong voice for market-based solutions to securities regulatory issues
Mr. Beese chaired the SEC's Auditor's Oversight Roundtable
Mr. Beese was active in the areas of international markets, derivatives products, corporate governance and 401(k) employee benefits
Mr. Beese testified before the U.S. Congress on regulatory issues
Mr. Beese testified on regulation of derivatives activities (October 1993) before the Senate Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs
Mr. Beese testified on development of a secondary market for commercial loans (June 1994) before the House Telecommunications and Finance Committee
The Commission and its staff extend their deepest sympathy to Mr. Beese's family and his many friends

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Statement of the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Death of Former Commissioner J. Carter Beese, Jr. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007-66 Washington, D.C., April 12, 2007 - The Commission released the following statement on the death of former Commissioner J. Carter Beese, Jr.: STATEMENT OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION April 12, 2007 Christopher Cox, Chairman Paul S. Atkins Roel C. Campos Annette L. Nazareth Kathleen L. Casey The Commission notes with great sadness the death on Sunday, April 8th, of J. Carter Beese, Jr., who served as a Commissioner from March 10, 1992, to November 14, 1994. While at the SEC, Mr. Beese was a strong voice for market-based solutions to securities regulatory issues. He chaired the SEC's Auditor's Oversight Roundtable and was particularly active in the areas of international markets, derivatives products, corporate governance and 401(k) employee benefits. As a Commissioner, he testified before the U.S. Congress on regulatory issues, including regulation of derivatives activities (October 1993) before the Senate Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs, and development of a secondary market for commercial loans (June 1994) before the House Telecommunications and Finance Committee. His contributions to the public interest and the objectives of securities regulation will be long remembered. Through his warmth, thoughtfulness, and affability, he won the affection and esteem of all who knew him. The Commission and its staff extend their deepest sympathy to Mr. Beese's family and his many friends. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2007/2007-66.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 04/12/2007

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