SEC changes M&A rules for first time in 30 years
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Aaron Nicodemus2020-05-28T18:15:00
SEC Chair Jay Clayton says recent updates to M&A rules will enhance investor information and slash unnecessary costs, but critics argue the changes limit investor transparency and better serve larger corporations.
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