Wall Street Examining JOBS Financing Act: NY Times DealBook

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which makes it easier for smaller companies to raise money privately and to go public, is expected to be signed into law today.  This could mean big business for investment banks, as more companies may move forward with initial public offerings.  In "Wall Street Examines Fine Print in a Bill for Start-Ups," the way investment banks are approaching the new opportunity is examined.  Here's the link:  http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/04/04/wall-st-examines-fine-print-in-a-new-jobs-bill/ 


Here are links to prior posts on the JOBS Act:

JOBS Act Jeopardizes Safety Net For Investors: Andrew Ross Sorkin
http://www.allenlatta.com/1/post/2012/04/jobs-act-jeopardizes-safety-net-for-investors-andrew-ross-sorkin.html 

JOBS Fundraising Act to be Signed into Law on Thursday
http://www.allenlatta.com/1/post/2012/03/jobs-fundraising-act-to-be-signed-into-law-on-thursday-venturebeat.html

The JOBS Act is Good, But SarbOx Shouldn't Get All the Blame:  
http://www.allenlatta.com/1/post/2012/03/the-jobs-act-is-good-but-sarbox-shouldnt-get-all-the-blame-greg-gretsch-post.html 

Unintended Consequences of the JOBS Act: 
http://www.allenlatta.com/1/post/2012/03/unintended-contradictions-of-the-jobs-act-dan-primack.html 

Fundraising Bill Passes Senate:  
http://www.allenlatta.com/1/post/2012/03/fundraising-bill-passes-senate-enables-crowdfunding-and-eases-ipo-regulations.html