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March 5, 2013
NASAA Outlines Legislative Agenda
March 5, 2013--Legislative agenda offers Congress a roadmap to promote sustained investor confidence in U.S. capital markets.
February 28, 2013
State Securities Regulators to Outline Legislative Priorities for the 113th Congress
Media Advisory: NASAA News Conference The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) will release its 2013 Legislative Agenda, outlining specific legislation it will seek in the 113th Congress to enable policymakers to promote investor confidence in U.S. capital markets by striking the most reasonable balance between advancing capital formation and protecting investors. With a history […]
January 24, 2013
NASAA Statement on Nomination of Mary Jo White as SEC Chair
January 24, 2013--White’s successful enforcement background should send a strong message to those who violate our nation’s securities laws that they will be stopped and punished.
December 5, 2012
NASAA Sees Sharp Spike in Crowdfunding Presence on the Internet
December 5, 2012--Crowdfunding’s presence on the Internet has risen sharply in recent months in anticipation of rules to allow small businesses and entrepreneurs to raise investments online.
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
