Search Results for: crowdfunding regulations

August 18, 2014 @ 10:16 am By JD Alois  |  

The young German equity crowdfunding industry is under threat of excessive regulations under the guise of investor protection.  Earlier this month we reported on the proposed regulatory approach that crowdfunding platform Companisto described as; “… it is clear that the draft law significantly threatens the… Read More

May 4, 2014 @ 4:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

“The Current Statute Has Failed.” Congressman Patrick McHenry delivers his opening statement at the subcommittee hearing held last week where he introduced his draft legislation to restructure the JOBS Act, and crowdfunding, to fix the challenges intrinsic in the expected rules.  We previously posted the… Read More

March 7, 2014 @ 10:07 am By JD Alois  |  

While some crowdfunding industry participants have spoken positively about the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations released yesterday other interested parties have expressed their chagrin. Barry James, founder of The Crowdfunding Centre, said: “On a day like today one has to wonder whether our FCA is the… Read More

March 6, 2014 @ 11:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Beginning of New Era for Alternative Financing in UK. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published regulations on crowdfunding to come into force on April 1, 2014.  The FCA   has confirmed new rules for P2P lending platforms due to come into force on 1 April 2014.  Stuart… Read More

March 6, 2014 @ 9:40 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom has released their much anticipated review of regulating the nascent crowdfunding industry.  This includes both the debt and equity categories of crowdfunding. Seedrs, one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the UK, has released their response… Read More

March 2, 2014 @ 10:43 am By Charles Luzar  |  

The Spanish Government and Minister of Economy and Competitiveness Luis de Guindos are weighing regulations that would limit both overall project size and individual contribution size for crowdfunding-related campaigns in Spain. A draft bill would limit deal size to €1 million. Contributions for individuals would be capped… Read More

January 17, 2014 @ 10:06 am By Georgia Quinn  |  

Office of Advocacy Invokes Act That Requires SEC to Consider Impact on Small Business. If first you don’t succeed… In a brief but much needed comment letter, dated January 16, 2014, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) of the Small Business Administration (SBA) asked the Securities… Read More

January 9, 2014 @ 4:00 pm By Samuel Guzik  |  

HOW TO MAKE THE SEC REPENT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. In a previous article in Crowdfund Insider on November 4, 2013, I identified a number of serious problems with the SEC’s proposed crowdfunding regulations. I also promised readers to share my opinions on what… Read More

October 23, 2012 @ 5:42 am By JD Alois  |  

How much online advertising is too much? That’s one of the questions before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as it finalizes regulations to let companies to raise money from investors through crowdfunding. The advertising regulations are one of a slew of issues the SEC… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 9:33 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Several European crowdfunding platforms are joining forces to create what they call an alternative finance “super-platform” in response to the latest European crowdfunding regulations. Kapitaal op Maat (KoM), Max Crowdfund (MCF), and Capital Circle (CaCi) have announced plans to merge, creating a larger platform with… Read More

December 27, 2018 @ 6:26 am By Erin Hobey  |  

‘Tis the season for decking halls, lighting candles, spending time with family and friends, reflecting on 2018 and thinking ahead to 2019 and new trends in the global Fintech market. Crowdfund Insider reached out to the Fintech community members to look into their crystal balls… Read More

December 15, 2017 @ 5:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has published a grouping proposed regulatory changes several of which will impact federal crowdfunding exemptions, including notice filings for Reg A+ and Reg CF. The proposed changes, posted today, are open for public comment until January 19, 2018…. Read More

August 1, 2017 @ 4:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced the enactment of a regulatory regime designed to engender a robust crowdfunding ecosystem for the country. The new regulations are part of a strategy to foster an innovation driven economy. Empowering entrepreneurs and startups by providing the access… Read More

April 30, 2016 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

This past week the  Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) published their 7th National Financial Inclusion Report  (Reporte Nacional de Inclusión Financiera). The document (embedded below) spent a good amount of time defining and addressing the various forms of investment crowdfunding. The document was published in advance of… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 1:58 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Jon Medved, the prominent globetrotting entrepreneur and charismatic founder of OurCrowd, caught up with ABC’s Business Correspondent Ticky Fullerton as part of a segment on new reforms on crowdfunding for small businesses and startups in Australia. Complimenting PM Malcom Turnbull’s deep understanding of tech and innovation… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 1:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA), along with House Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA), Seth Moulton (MA), Grace Meng (NY), Ruben Gallego (AZ), and Patrick Murphy (FL) joined the chorus of elected officials demanding rules for Title III, retail crowdfunding be released immediately.  The letter addressed to SEC… Read More

August 9, 2015 @ 3:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Below is the consultation paper released by the Australian government that explains the proposed framework to facilitate equity crowdfunding. The Aussie government is accepting feedback on the proposals presently with the deadline for submission being on August 31st. Australia has recognized that reducing regulatory burdens… Read More

February 2, 2015 @ 3:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

BOP Consulting and Equity Crowdfunding Platform ShareIn Poised to Offer Combo UK / China Portal An English translation of draft policy for equity crowdfunding in China has made its way to the pages of BOP Consulting (see below).  Following a period of research and consultation… Read More

March 21, 2014 @ 10:04 am By JD Alois  |  

The Equity Crowdfunding Alliance of Canada (ECFA Canada) was only recently formed by individuals and companies determined to see the benefits of equity crowdfunding improve the economy of Canada. These companies and individuals, including funding portals are united in the common purposes of promoting crowdfunding in… Read More

January 15, 2014 @ 4:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Entrepreneur and crowdfunding industry thought leader Kim Wales has outlined her views on Title III  of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2102 which covers “popular” crowdfunding (sometimes called Reg CF).  The comment period for the SEC on the proposed regulations are scheduled to end next month on… Read More