In testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on May 10, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Shapiro stated that she had instructed the staff of the SEC to "take a fresh look" at rules relating to public and private offerings of securities in light of advances in technology, accelerated communications and changes in the operations of the financial markets, with a view to encouraging capital formation. No timetable was provided. Specific areas of focus outlined by Chairman Shapiro include...
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