The departure of the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission clears way for President-elect Donald Trump to reshape the way corporate America is regulated. White had faced growing criticism from liberals such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) who wanted her to be more aggressive in pursuing malfeasance at companies. But the incoming administration will now have the opportunity to appoint an agency leader who is skeptical of federal oversight.
   
 
News Alert Mon., Nov. 14, 2016 5:01 p.m.
  
 
SEC Chair Mary Jo White to step down nearly three years before the end of her term
The departure of the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission clears way for President-elect Donald Trump to reshape the way corporate America is regulated. White had faced growing criticism from liberals such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) who wanted her to be more aggressive in pursuing malfeasance at companies. But the incoming administration will now have the opportunity to appoint an agency leader who is skeptical of federal oversight.
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