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ASA Applauds SEC Chairman Atkins' Efforts to Revitalize America's Capital Markets
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today applauded a major speech from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins laying out his vision to strengthen and revitalize America's capital markets. "Chairman Atkins' vision to strengthen and revitalize America's public markets will expand economic opportunity for generations of America's working families, savers, and retirees," said ASA President and CEO Chris Iacovella . "We look forward to
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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
Nov 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
ASA Statement on Dodd-Frank at 15 Years Hearing
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to the House Financial Services Committee as it holds a...
Jul 142 min read
ASA Applauds House Judiciary Hearing on Proxy Advisors
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee outlining its recommended...
Jun 251 min read
ASA Questions MSRB's Leadership in Trade Reporting Rule Reversal
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today questioned the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)'s leadership...
Jun 92 min read
ASA Names Adam Rice Chief Public Affairs Officer
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today named Adam Rice as its Chief Public Affairs Officer. In this role, Rice...
Jun 92 min read
ASA Welcomes SEC’s Opening Move to End CCP’s Exploitation of American Markets
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today commended the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) unanimous vote to...
Jun 42 min read
ASA Urges Congress and SEC to Hold Proxy Advisory Firms Accountable
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter  to the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets’...
Apr 292 min read
ASA CEO Iacovella Testifies at Congressional Hearing on China
WASHINGTON – American Securities Association (ASA) President and CEO Chris Iacovella testified at a joint hearing  with the Senate...
Apr 102 min read
ASA Statement on Senate Confirmation of Paul Atkins to Lead SEC
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) applauded the Senate for confirming Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and...
Apr 102 min read
ASA Urges Senate to Confirm Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) sent a letter  of support to the Senate Banking Committee calling for the swift...
Mar 272 min read
ASA Applauds SEC Action to Depoliticize Shareholder Proposal System
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today applauded the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for issuing a staff...
Feb 121 min read
ASA: Gensler SEC’s Lawfare Must Never Happen Again
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to Acting Chairman Uyeda and Commissioner Peirce outlining...
Jan 233 min read
ASA Congratulates Rep. French Hill on Financial Services Chairmanship
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today congratulated Rep. French Hill on his selection by the Republican Steering...
Dec 12, 20241 min read
ASA Outlines Priorities for Future of SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON  – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioners...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
 ASA Congratulates Paul Atkins on SEC Chair Nomination
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today congratulated Paul Atkins on his nomination to lead the Securities and...
Dec 4, 20241 min read
ICYMI: ASA Joins Amicus Brief in Iowa v. SEC
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) joined an amicus brief with 39 leading financial services trade associations and...
Jun 25, 20241 min read
ASA Commends House Judiciary Hearing on ESG Collusion
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today commended the House Judiciary Committee and Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) for...
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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