The US Securities and Exchange Commission said its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on October 27, 2026, at its Washington D.C. headquarters to discuss reforms to the IPO process and crowdfunding rules. The public meeting will take place at 10 a.m. and will be streamed live on the SEC's website.
During the morning session, the committee will examine ways to modernize how companies go public and explore regulatory changes to improve the IPO process, communication rules, and analyst coverage. The committee will build on discussions from earlier meetings focused on encouraging more businesses to pursue public listings.
The afternoon session will focus on Regulation Crowdfunding, which allows early-stage companies to raise capital through online platforms. The committee will review the current regulatory framework, evaluate how well the system has worked so far, identify challenges, and consider potential policy changes to expand access to funding for new businesses.
The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the SEC on rules and policies affecting small businesses. The SEC said it will invite experienced professionals working in the crowdfunding sector to participate in the discussion.