Legislative Proposals to Facilitate Capital Formation, Economic Growth, and Job Creation
SIFMA submits recommendations in response to a bipartisan request for legislative proposals that facilitate capital formation, economic growth, and job…
U.S. capital markets are a critical source of financing for businesses and governments, particularly small and mid-sized businesses. Unfortunately, the impact of many new financial regulations has reduced the efficient allocation of credit and capital which has dampened the potential for economic growth and job creation. Congress and the SEC should address this concerning trend by reassessing regulations to allow more businesses to readily access U.S. capital markets.
While the U.S. financial system is significantly stronger, better capitalized, and more resilient than it was in 2008, the economy has performed subpar as compared to prior post-recession periods. Small and mid-sized businesses, in particular, are a great source of economic growth and job creation and financial regulation should be better tailored to support their access to capital. A continued decline in the number of public companies and a decline in the number of initial-public offerings (IPOs) raises concerns that regulatory burdens are unduly hampering capital formation generally and may reduce small investors’ ready access to investment opportunities.
Many opportunities exist to reduce regulatory burdens for issuers and enhance capital while maintaining important protections for investors.
We believe our proposals will serve to enhance access to financing, providing the opportunity for greater economic growth and job creation:
Letters
SIFMA submits recommendations in response to a bipartisan request for legislative proposals that facilitate capital formation, economic growth, and job…
Letters
SIFMA provided comments to FINRA on FINRA Regulatory Notice 17-14 addressing various aspects of its rules, operations and administrative processes…
Hearing Summaries
On February 1, the SEC’s Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies held a meeting to discuss potential recommendations related…
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