JOURNAL ARTICLE

SEC chair moves to boost IPO momentum: 'Make it cool to be a public company'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Estrada, Sheryl 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins' call to make going public more accessible for companies, highlighting a significant decline in publicly traded companies over the past 30 years. Atkins identifies three main obstacles: lengthy and costly disclosures, the threat of securities litigation, and the influence of politicized shareholder activists. The article also notes a resurgence in the IPO market, with 2025 showing strong activity, including a notable increase in the number of IPOs and capital raised compared to previous years. Lynn Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange, emphasizes the challenges posed by regulatory requirements for companies considering an IPO. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:190225325
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