· Mark T. Uyeda · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiRemarks at the 44th Annual Small Business Forum
Read full speech on sec.gov ↗ContextSpeech by Mark T. Uyeda, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Why it mattersThe acting SEC chair proposes widening who can invest in private companies.
Problems raised
- Early-stage capital raising costs too much in legal fees.
- Few individuals qualify to invest in private companies.
- Reporting duties weigh heavily on small public firms.
Solutions proposed
- Design rules with proportionate compliance costs.
- Consider new ways to qualify as an accredited investor.
- Harmonise company size categories and scale disclosure.