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IPO Bill Passes Senate With Amendment: UPDATED

Posted on: March 22, 2012 by Mark BosletNo Comments »

The Senate on Thursday voted 73 to 26 to pass the “JOBS ACT,” which would make it easier for small firms to raise capital and complete initial public offerings.

The IPO Bill Hits Crosswinds, Which Might Be a Good Thing

Posted on: March 16, 2012 by Mark BosletNo Comments »

The bill has President Obama’s support and is likely to pass the Senate. But a The New York Times editorial took aim at it, a critical statement from Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro argues it will chip away at objective investment analysis and former SEC chair Arthur Levitt described it as “investor unfriendly.”