The Norwegian government is proposing to expand the Share Savings Account (ASK) scheme to include shares and equity certificates traded on Euronext Growth. This marketplace serves smaller companies listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Currently, the only requirement for assets to be held in an ASK account is that they must be listed on a stock exchange. The Ministry of Finance has sent this proposal for public consultation, with a deadline of August 3. The primary goal is to increase flexibility and facilitate better capital access for small startups. A key benefit of the ASK scheme is that taxes on gains are not paid until the funds are withdrawn. If approved, the expanded rules will take effect on January 1 of next year. Additionally, the Ministry is investigating whether the ASK scheme could eventually include bonds, interest funds, and combined funds.