Politics, Legal & Regulation

November 29, 2012 @ 7:48 am By The Street  |  

“I don’t think an IPO has happened over the past couple of years below 500 million dollars.” That observation by Robert Kaplan, Jr. — a partner with Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank — about the dearth of small initial public offerings by small and mid-sized… Read More

November 27, 2012 @ 8:30 pm By THe Business Journal  |  

You’d think a vacancy at the top at the Securities and Exchange Commission would cause further delays in new regulations implementing crowdfunding and other provisions of the JOBS Act. But that may not be the case, according toKaren Kerrigan, who heads the Small Business &… Read More

November 27, 2012 @ 9:49 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Mary Schapiro has stepped down as chairman of the SEC.  President Obama has appointed Elisse Walter to head the SEC upon Mary Schapiro’s departure. Immediately following Ms. Schapiro’s announcement, there was some concern that the process of installing a replacement would bring delays to the… Read More

November 27, 2012 @ 8:00 am By The Washington Post  |  

News of a leadership change at the Securities and Exchange Commission has some experts concerned that entrepreneurs may have to wait even longer for highly anticipated yet already delayed crowdfunding rules. SEC chairman Mary L. Schapiro announced Monday that she will step down next month, and President… Read More

November 27, 2012 @ 7:15 am By OpenMarket  |  

When President Obama appointed Mary Schapiro to head the Securities and Exchange Commission four years ago, I kept an open mind and was even cautiously optimistic. In a Washington Times op-ed in late 2008, I called the appointment “reasoned and thoughtful.” I had not been crazy about George W…. Read More

November 20, 2012 @ 4:50 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

The 2012 Forum on Small Business Capital Formation is in the books. Industry leaders met with representatives from the SEC in an effort to build consensus on regulatory recommendations for crowdfunding’s implementation in the US. Although the movement has come a long way, there is… Read More

November 19, 2012 @ 7:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Economic reform is a consistent theme here at CrowdfundInsider. Allowing an environment where efficient allocation of resources can prevail is something all economies should target. Korea, which has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years. Usually spoken about along with the other emerging markets which have… Read More

November 18, 2012 @ 9:03 pm By Washington Post  |  

Ever since President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act in April, entrepreneurs and investors have been buzzing about the promise of new paths to start-up capital. But the clock is ticking for the regulators charged with implementing the law, and with little more… Read More

November 16, 2012 @ 3:56 pm By Lexology  |  

On September 28, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued additional frequently asked questions (FAQs) as part of its guidance on Title I of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the JOBS Act) related to emerging growth companies. Most of the FAQs cover issues related… Read More

November 16, 2012 @ 3:53 pm By MondoVisione  |  

A special “thank you” is due to Gerald Laporte and everyone else at the SEC who had a hand in organizing this terrific event. I also want to thank our distinguished panelists. The success of this gathering depends on your willingness to explore with the… Read More

November 16, 2012 @ 3:51 pm By BusinessWeek  |  

For all the hype around small businesses raising money by selling equity stakes to individuals online, no one knows what this type of crowdfunding will actually look like. Since Congress relaxed securities laws this spring to make it easier for entrepreneurs to fund their businesses,… Read More

November 16, 2012 @ 8:27 am By Forbes  |  

I had the chance to catch up this week with Alon Hillel-Tuch, the Founder and CFO of Crowdfunding platform RocketHub (www.RocketHub.com), in New York. As we near the JOBS Act’s legalization of CrowdFund Investing(CFI) in 2013, allowing loan and equity funding to occur through crowdfunding… Read More

November 15, 2012 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

2012 SEC Government Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation The hearings today commenced with the regular round of introductions and accolades. Below are some of the comments from the various Commissioners from the opening statements: Commissioner Walter …we will have failed not only investors… Read More

November 13, 2012 @ 5:48 pm By HuffingtonPost  |  

This week, countries all over the world are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week, honoring those innovative small business owners who historically have created 65 percent of net new jobs in the U.S, according to the Small Business Association (SBA). With access to capital being the primary… Read More

November 12, 2012 @ 11:17 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced their intent to webcast a portion of the hearings later this week. Individuals interested in participating must register today. You may view the entire schedule of the hearings here. The SEC plans to webcast the morning panel presentations of… Read More

November 12, 2012 @ 4:58 am By JD Alois  |  

What is the critical path for implementing crowdfunding? I knew that this seemingly easy passage of the jobs act was too good to be true. In a way, the ambiguity of the bill has been the inspiration for an ideal of what crowdfunding can be…. Read More

November 9, 2012 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

The dust is still settling and the G.O.P has some serious introspection to endure, but now the real work must commence once again.  The Democrats must stumble back into the position of power in the White House which they have duly earned. The reality is… Read More

November 8, 2012 @ 2:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

VANCOUVER, Nov. 8, 2012 /CNW/ – On Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, the British Columbia Securities Commission’s annualCapital Ideas conference will bring together a panel of experts to discuss innovation in the securities markets. The event will be hosted by Brenda Leong, Chair of the BCSC.  The BCSC’s Executive Director, Paul Bourque, will… Read More

November 7, 2012 @ 3:38 am By JD Alois  |  

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry won his fifth term Tuesday night, defeating state legislator Patsy Keever in the 10th Congressional District race. The Cherryville Republican lead Keever 57 percent to 43 percent, according to complete but unofficial results. McHenry, a 36-year-old Belmont Abbey graduate, ran a… Read More

November 6, 2012 @ 8:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding is really just another moniker for funding projects. Really. In the Internet era of Social klout and a mobile populace, technology is available to leverage social / mobile into funding for whatever the imagination can capture and sell to the virtual masses. Efficiencies have… Read More