Tagged: investor advisory committee

September 10, 2024 @ 11:22 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced new members on the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC). While having no regulatory authority, the IAC advises the Commission on issues impacting investors. Each member serves a term of 5 years. More members are expected to be announced… Read More

May 8, 2024 @ 11:21 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Investor Advisory Committee (IAC), has scheduled a meeting for June 6th. Topics include artificial intelligence (AI) and the ongoing discussion of investment advice. Regarding investment advice, the Committee worries that younger investors are receiving guidance from “non-traditional ways,” including… Read More

March 29, 2024 @ 3:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking for new members to add to its Investor Advisory Committee (IAC). Currently, they have five openinings on the Committee that aims to provide guidance to the Commission on items that impact individual investors. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street… Read More

February 26, 2024 @ 11:30 am By JD Alois  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Investor Advisory Committee (IAC), has scheduled its next meeting to take place on March 7th. One of four advisory committees, the IAC aims to provide the Commission with advice, and recommendations from the perspective of the investor. Created… Read More

September 25, 2023 @ 5:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

Speaking at the beginning of last week’s meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC), SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce went to bat for smaller firms and private securities issuers – once again. The SEC is currently considering making the definition of an Accredited Investor more rigorous…. Read More

September 22, 2023 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

During the Securities and Exchange Commission’s meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) yesterday (September 21, 2023), a representative from the Angel Capital Association (ACA) gave a compelling presentation advocating on behalf of his industry and why we need more Accredited Investors and NOT fewer…. Read More

September 15, 2023 @ 10:30 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Investor Advisory Committee will meet next week and will discuss two very important policy items that impact capital raising for private firms. The first panel discussion will review exempt securities offerings under Reg D. This exemption, only available to… Read More

June 16, 2023 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) has posted its agenda for its meeting next week. Established under Dodd-Frank, the IAC is supposed to represent the interests of individual investors, including smaller ones. In the past, the Committee has largely focused on… Read More

February 22, 2023 @ 11:44 am By JD Alois  |  

  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Investor Advisory Committee (IAC), has scheduled a meeting to take place on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. The IAC was created under the D0dd-Frank Act and is designed to advise the Commission on initiatives aimed at representing individual investors,… Read More

November 27, 2022 @ 11:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Investor Advisory Committee (IAC), has scheduled its next meeting for December 8, 2022. The IAC was created under the Dodd-Frank Act and holds a mission to protect investor interests but has tended to overweight investor protection over investor access… Read More

September 19, 2022 @ 3:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) is scheduled to hold a meeting this week, on September 21st. The agenda of the meeting has just been released. The meeting will focus on four panels including: Human capital management labor valuation and performance data; 10B-1 position reporting; 13D… Read More

March 7, 2022 @ 4:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted its agenda for its upcoming meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee which will take place this week. The Committee has scheduled two-panel discussions: the first is about ethical artificial intelligence and “Robo-adviser” fiduciary responsibilities, and the second… Read More

December 2, 2021 @ 11:59 am By JD Alois  |  

During the opening comments at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee, SEC Chair Gary Gensler once again rang the warning bell on the need for greater oversight of the fast-growing digital asset/crypto sector. Gensler stated in prepared remarks: “… with… Read More

November 24, 2021 @ 5:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee will be discussing digital assets or crypto on December 2nd. According to the agenda, a panel discussion will be hosted  entitled “Helping to Ensure Investor Protection and Market Integrity in the Face of New Technologies.” This… Read More

September 8, 2021 @ 10:51 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee is scheduled to hold a meeting tomorrow (September 9th). The topics of discussion include two panels: “Reimagining Investor Protection in a Digital World: the Behavioral Design of Online Trading Platforms;” A discussion regarding competition and regulatory… Read More

May 15, 2020 @ 12:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has added six new members to its Investor Advisory Committee. The Committee is required under law and it seeks to advise the Commission on regulatory priorities regarding securities, trading and investment, disclosure, and investor protection issues. The new members… Read More

March 30, 2020 @ 6:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced two meetings of Committees that provide recommendations to the Commission. The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies Meeting and the Investor Advisory Committee will both be holding meetings on Thursday, April 2, 2020…. Read More

November 12, 2019 @ 9:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, a meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) held a meeting. On the agenda was the topic of the SEC’s concept release on regulatory harmonization. The concept release was initiated in recognition of the current ecosystem of private… Read More

November 7, 2019 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton has re-affirmed his belief that retail investors should have a compliant path to access more private securities offerings. While initial public offerings (IPOs) have morphed into an exit opportunity for big money where retail investors end up… Read More

October 22, 2019 @ 9:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Nov. 7, 2019. A portion of the meeting will address the SEC’s concept release on the Harmonization of Securities Offering Exemptions. The meeting, which is open to the public and… Read More