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November 28, 2012
NASAA Statement on SEC Leadership Change
WASHINGTON (November 28, 2012) — The following is a statement from Heath Abshure, president of the North American Securities Administrators Association and Arkansas Securities Commissioner, regarding the upcoming leadership change at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Earlier this week, President Obama designated SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter as chairman of the SEC effective December 14, […]
November 6, 2012
Massey Reappointed to Two-Year Term Representing NASAA on FSOC
November 6, 2012--Former NASAA President David Massey reappointed to two-year term on Financial Stability Oversight Council.
October 31, 2012
NASAA Warns Investors to Watch for Sandy Scams
October 31, 2012--Following the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy along the Eastern seaboard, NASAA warns investors to beware of opportunistic investment “Sandy scams.”
October 23, 2012
Enforcement Report Details Investor Protection Role of State Securities Regulators
October 23, 2012 – NASAA releases results of annual enforcement survey. NASAA President Heath Abshure says the report "demonstrates that investors continue to rely upon state securities regulators."
October 9, 2012
Investor Advocates and State Securities Regulators Call on SEC to Rethink JOBS Act Rule
October 9, 2012 – In a news teleconference, Arkansas Securities Commissioner and NASAA President Heath Abshure and representatives of the AARP, AFL-CIO and Consumer Federation of America sharply criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission’s first JOBS Act rulemaking and called on the SEC to withdraw its proposal and craft a new rule that promotes capital formation without sacrificing investor protection.
October 9, 2012
NASAA President Heath Abshure’s Remarks on SEC General Solicitation Proposed Rule
October 9, 2012 remarks by NASAA President Heath Abshure during news conference on SEC's proposed rule on general solicitation
October 9, 2012
NASAA President Heath Abshure's Remarks on SEC General Solicitation Proposed Rule
October 9, 2012 remarks by NASAA President Heath Abshure during news conference on SEC's proposed rule on general solicitation
September 24, 2012
NASAA Announces IARD Fee System Waiver for Investment Adviser Firms
September 24, 2012 – NASAA announces the waiver of the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD) system fees for investment adviser firms and the reinstatement of substantially reduced initial set-up and annual system fees paid by investment adviser representatives (IARs). Fees for IAs and IARs have been waived since 2008.
September 11, 2012
2012 NASAA Presidential Address: A. Heath Abshure, Arkansas Securities Commissioner
September 11, 2013--NASAA President Heath Abshure's inaugural speech at the NASAA Annual Conference in Coronado, California.
September 11, 2012
