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ASA Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Capital Formation Legislation

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3 days ago
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ASA Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Capital Formation Legislation

ASA issued the following statement from President and CEO Chris Iacovella on the passage of bipartisan capital formation legislation.

ASA Submits Comments to SEC on Cybersecurity Proposals

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3 days ago
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ASA Submits Comments to SEC on Cybersecurity Proposals

Today, the American Securities Association sent a comment letter to the SEC regarding new mandates related to cybersecurity policies.

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Direct Listing Loophole; Weakens Investor Protections

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7 days ago
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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Direct Listing Loophole; Weakens Investor Protections

On June 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling in Slack Technologies v. Pirani relating to liability under §11...

ASA Sends Letter to SEC on FINRA's Proposed Changes to Remote Inspections Pilot and RSL Proposals

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May 25
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ASA Sends Letter to SEC on FINRA's Proposed Changes to Remote Inspections Pilot and RSL Proposals

On May 25, 2023, the American Securities Association (ASA) submitted comments to the SEC in response to FINRA's proposed changes to its...

House Financial Services Committee Sends Strong Bipartisan Message to SEC on MiFID II

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May 25
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House Financial Services Committee Sends Strong Bipartisan Message to SEC on MiFID II

On May 24, 2023, the House Financial Services Committee passed MiFID II legislation (H.R. 2622) on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 45-2....

ASA Sends Letter in Support of Rep. Sessions’ Small Business Research Legislation

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May 24
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ASA Sends Letter in Support of Rep. Sessions’ Small Business Research Legislation

On May 24, 2023, the American Securities Association (ASA) sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Financial...

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ASA advances the business, market, regulatory, and legislative issues of unique interest to our members in Washington D.C.

ASA represents members in all 50 states, financing the growth and prosperity of America.

We provide representation, a leadership platform, and a voice for regional financial services companies, their clients, and their chief executives.