SEC to Host Virtual Roundtable on Modernizing IPOs and Expanding Access to Public Markets

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that its Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation and the Division of Corporation Finance will co-host a livestreamed discussion on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. to re-examine the IPO process and reassess the framework for how companies of all sizes access public capital. The SEC stated that the event will bring together innovative practitioners and seasoned professionals to challenge conventional approaches, propose regulatory solutions, and share insights into recent proposed rule changes, with a focus on strategies to support companies in accessing public capital markets and maintaining their public company status. The SEC noted the event will be webcast on SEC.gov, with a recording available later, and that interested parties can access the roundtable virtually without registration. Details on the agenda, speakers, and other relevant information are available on SEC.gov, according to the release dated July 8, 2026.

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