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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 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
Nov 181 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
Nov 172 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
Nov 121 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 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 Applauds Trump EO to Open 401(k) Investment Options
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today applauded the Trump administration for signing an executive order to...
Aug 71 min read
ASA Supports Capital Formation and Regulatory Modernization Markup Bills
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to the House Financial Services Committee in support of its...
Jul 212 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: Sarbanes-Oxley Worst Policymaker Response for Small Businesses, IPO Market
WASHINGTON – Ahead of a House Financial Services Committee hearing  reassessing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and the cost of accessing today's...
Jun 252 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 Statement on House Appropriations SEC Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association today reiterated its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advocacy priorities ahead...
May 192 min read
ASA Applauds Financial Services Markup of Capital Formation and E-Delivery Legislation
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to the House Financial Services Committee urging Congress to...
May 192 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 Sends Letter on SEC’s 44th Annual Small Business Forum
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter  outlining its capital formation policy recommendations ahead...
Apr 102 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 Submits Capital Formation Proposals to House Financial Services
WASHINGTON – The American Securities Association (ASA) today outlined  several policy recommendations to boost small business capital...
Mar 312 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
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