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ASA Statement on the Future of Deposit Insurance
WASHINGTON – Ahead of a Financial Services Committee hearing on the future of deposit insurance, the American Securities Association (ASA) urged policymakers to promote a fair and level playing field so all financial services companies can compete and expand opportunity for the American people. "Any reforms to deposit insurance should promote fairness, ensure a level playing field, and limit the subsidy that certain banks enjoy, so all financial services companies can comp
51 minutes ago1 min read
ASA Welcomes SEC Action to Depoliticize Shareholder Proposals
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today welcomed action from the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance to clarify its role in the Rule 14a-8 process for the 2025-2026 proxy season. “ASA applauds the SEC for taking another important step to depoliticize the shareholder proposal process and lower the cost of being a public company," said ASA President and CEO Chris Iacovella . "We look forward to working with Chairman
16 hours ago2 min read
ASA Applauds Reopening of Government
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today applauded the long-overdue reopening of the federal government and called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to quickly process its backlog of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). "With the shutdown finally over, we look forward to working with Congress and the SEC to adopt policies that will stimulate economic activity and revitalize the IPO market," said ASA President and CEO Chris Iacovella . Nearly a
5 days ago1 min read
ASA Urges SEC to Reject SROs’ CAT Funding Proposal
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today released a comment letter urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject a proposed “new” Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) funding plan recently submitted by self-regulatory organizations (SROs). “The SROs’ misguided and unlawful CAT funding proposal ignores the realities of the 11th Circuit’s decision and would once again subject every American investor to a tax hike to shoulder the continuing cos
Nov 32 min read
ASA Urges Congress to Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today called on Congress to reopen the government by passing a clean continuing resolution (CR). "It's time for Congress to reopen the government and pass a clean CR before more American working families and small businesses suffer from this needless self-inflicted shutdown," said ASA President and CEO Chris Iacovella . ### The American Securities Association (ASA) represents the retail and institutional capital marke
Oct 161 min read
ASA Welcomes Order to Reduce CAT Operating Costs
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today welcomed an order from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to...
Sep 301 min read
ASA Releases Comments on Financial Threats to American Families
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today released comments submitted to the House Financial Services Committee...
Sep 182 min read
ASA Responds to Trump Administration Request Highlighting Harmful State Laws, ESG
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) following a request for...
Sep 172 min read
ASA Applauds SEC Greenlighting Auto Voting for Retail Investors
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today applauded the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for greenlighting a...
Sep 151 min read
ASA: Proxy Advisors Have Politicized U.S. Capital Markets, Harmed Investors and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to the Financial Services Committee ahead of a hearing ...
Sep 102 min read
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