United States: Listing Rules & Flotation

The SEC has granted petitions for review of Nasdaq's $5 million MVLS listing standard, keeping the controversial rule on hold while extending the review period for NYSE American's similar market capitalization requirement. Microcap companies trading near these thresholds face potential delisting consequences if these proposed rule changes are ultimately approved, making it critical to understand the compliance strategies and ongoing regulatory developments.

Forget what you thought you knew about startup funding. According to Crunchbase, billion-dollar rounds have moved from anomaly to expectation. In the first half of 2026, 60% of global startup funding flowed to rounds of $1 billion or more — and in the U.S., that figure jumped to a staggering 73%.

IPO readiness extends far beyond technical accounting, requiring companies to operate like public entities months before filing. Finance leaders must establish robust financial architecture, align stakeholders across departments, and address historical accounting issues that can derail timelines when exposed to public-company scrutiny.

The SEC has approved Nasdaq's new $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities continued listing requirement, though implementation is currently stayed pending Commission review of appeals.

Companies considering an initial public offering face complex regulatory requirements and market considerations across different global exchanges. This comprehensive guide examines the key requirements and strategic factors for listing securities on premier stock exchanges from New York to Hong Kong, providing essential insights for navigating the IPO process.

The landscape of initial public offerings has fundamentally transformed as private markets have matured into a viable alternative to traditional public listings. What factors are driving companies to delay or reconsider going public, and how has the availability of private capital reshaped the strategic calculus around IPOs?

The SEC has proposed two complementary rule packages that would fundamentally restructure the U.S. securities offering and reporting disclosure framework.

The SEC has proposed sweeping reforms that would fundamentally reshape the public company regulatory landscape by simplifying filer categories from four to two, raising key thresholds, and dramatically expanding...

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed sweeping amendments to its rules governing registered offerings that could fundamentally reshape public capital raising for small- and mid-cap companies.