Tagged: jay clayton

May 22, 2017 @ 11:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Sam Guzik, a securities attorney and Crowdfund Insider Senior Contributor, has shared his perspective on Congressman Patrick McHenry’s letter to SEC Chair Jay Clayton. Guzik welcomes, McHenry’s requests but believes more needs to be done; “I applaud the unrelenting and tireless efforts of Congressman McHenry… Read More

May 22, 2017 @ 10:01 am By Georgia Quinn  |  

Once again, crowdfunding’s white knight rides into action. Congressman Patrick McHenry sent a letter to the newly sworn in Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Jay Clayton outlining certain provisions of the regulations relating to Title III of the JOBS Act that need… Read More

May 15, 2017 @ 11:00 am By Samuel Guzik  |  

With the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act having just reached its five year milestone, Regulation Crowdfunding hitting its one year milestone, and the two year anniversary of Regulation A(+) fast approaching, I thought this would be a good time to (briefly) reflect on the… Read More

May 11, 2017 @ 5:52 am By JD Alois  |  

In his first appearance as the Chair of Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton delivered a brief statement to the members of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies (ACSEC).  At the meeting, which took place today (May 10, 2017), Clayton told all in… Read More

May 4, 2017 @ 4:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Jay Clayton was sworn into office today by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Clayton will join the SEC as the 32nd Chairman of the Commission. “It is a tremendous honor to lead the SEC and to be sworn in by Justice Kennedy, whom I… Read More

May 3, 2017 @ 11:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Jay Clayton was confirmed by the US Senate last night to become the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Clayton will become a member of the Commission for a term ending June 5, 2021. The vote in favor of Clayton’s nomination came in at… Read More

March 31, 2017 @ 6:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Senate Banking Committee is expected to approve Jay Clayton for SEC Chair next Tuesday (April 4th) following a fairly routine confirmation hearing earlier this month.  Clayton will then move to the full Senate for a vote – an event that is expected to take… Read More

March 23, 2017 @ 9:24 am By JD Alois  |  

  The Senate Banking Committee, Chaired by Senator Mike Crapo, is set to hold the nomination hearing this morning regarding the appointment of Jay Clayton as SEC Chair.  The hearing will be live-streamed on the Committee’s website beginning at 930AM. Clayton, a longtime corporate attorney,… Read More

January 4, 2017 @ 10:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Multiple news sources are reporting that Jay Clayton will be President-elect Donald Trump’s selection for the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Reuters published a statement by President-elect Trump; “Jay Clayton is a highly talented expert on many aspects of financial and regulatory law, and… Read More