Overview
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met SEC Chairman Paul Atkins in Jerusalem on January 18 to discuss an MJDS-inspired approach to cross-border registration.
- The concept would allow Israeli issuers to rely on home-country disclosures for U.S. market entry, aiming to reduce overlapping filings and compliance costs.
- Both sides agreed to convene professional teams from the SEC and the Israel Securities Authority to assess feasibility and required regulatory adjustments.
- No implementing agreement, timeline, or technical conclusions were announced after the meeting.
- Attendees included Avi Simhon, Oded Spirer, and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, with reports noting potential benefits for investors through easier access to U.S.-listed securities.