Tagged: jobs act

April 2, 2013 @ 8:19 am By JD Alois  |  

Fung Institute Estimate includes both Debt and Equity Crowdfunding for the US Market Crowdfund investing will go live later in 2013. With the release of the proposed crowdfunding rules, a wave of small business and startup financing is expected to sweep the nation. In a… Read More

April 1, 2013 @ 8:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

In a gracious and wide ranging speech given to students at George Washington University, current SEC Chairman Elisse Walter spoke about the mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the importance of the public sector in regulating markets and the overall health of the… Read More

April 1, 2013 @ 10:32 am By Washington Post  |  

When lawmakers unveiled the carefully named Jobs Act a year ago, backers expected it to get caught up in the typical grind of Capitol Hill: vigorous debate followed by a long wait for a vote that might never happen. Instead, the legislation sailed through —… Read More

April 1, 2013 @ 10:28 am By The Herald Tribune  |  

The implementation of equity crowdfunding, a way for small businesses to raise capital, has been delayed again. In my column last week, I said that the rules for launching the JOBS Act, which legalizes equity crowdfunding, would probably be finalized by this spring. That is… Read More

March 28, 2013 @ 8:56 am By Jessica Holzer  |  

WASHINGTON—The so-called JOBS Act is yet to deliver a big boost to initial public offerings. The one-year-old law, officially the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, was aimed at helping companies with less than $1 billion in sales go public. But IPOs of such companies in… Read More

March 20, 2013 @ 4:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

The SEC released today a presentation regarding financial reporting issues for smaller issuers.  A portion of this document reflected upon the changes regarding the Jobs Act and crowdfunding.  This is reflective of the challenges the SEC is facing in their regulatory struggle regarding this disruptive… Read More

March 20, 2013 @ 2:23 pm By Forbes  |  

There’s an essential question I’ve been thinking about recently that I believe underlies one of the most powerful and transformative possibilities of crowdfunding… The question is… how important is “local” to the crowdfunding movement? I wanted to share my vision for local communities and entrepreneurial… Read More

March 20, 2013 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

99Funding , a securities crowdfunding platform, has announced the launch of their equity crowdfunding site.  Currently only accredited investors will be allowed to invest through the 99Funding platform.  The site offers a secure, transparent and efficient market for investment crowdfunding.  Managing Directors Craig Goos and… Read More

March 20, 2013 @ 2:08 am By CFO  |  

When President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act on April 5, 2012, he called it a “game-changing” bill. The game needed changing. After the Great Recession, access to capital became a huge problem for small business, as the percentage of loans under $1… Read More

March 15, 2013 @ 5:16 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

The California Department of Corporations recently released this crowdfunding update to help educate the public regarding crowdfunding’s progress and current legality. Document is below…

March 15, 2013 @ 4:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

In stark contrast to the Senatorial theatrics associated with the confirmation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, incoming SEC Chairman Mary Jo White has experienced a different process which was  more routine.  The confirmation hearing was held this past week on March 12th and was notable… Read More

March 13, 2013 @ 2:29 am By BoiseWeekly  |  

For some time now, Boise Weekly has been following the story of The JOBS Act, a bill Congress passed to overhaul Securities and Exchange Commission regulations put in place after the Great Depression to help curb corruption in the investment industry. A key component of… Read More

March 12, 2013 @ 7:00 am By Sang Lee, Return on Change CEO  |  

This article is contributed by Sang Lee (@rocsang), CEO and founder of Return on Change, the next generation’s investment crowdfunding portal (www.returnonchange.com). Follow Return on Change @rocspeaks for investment crowdfunding advice and updates. If there’s anything good that came out of 2012 for the finance… Read More

March 7, 2013 @ 8:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

International legal power house BakerHostetler released an executive alert today regarding the Jobs Act and the various components of the legislation including crowdfunding.  The release commented on: 1. Rule 506(c) and Broker-Dealer Registration Exemption a. The Old Rule 506 and Intermediaries b. The New Rule… Read More

March 6, 2013 @ 8:23 am By JD Alois  |  

During a news conference at the National Press Club, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) President and Arkansas Securities Commissioner Heath Abshure and Steve Irwin, NASAA President-elect and Pennsylvania Banking and Securities Commissioner, also outlined five specific areas in which they will seek Congressional… Read More

March 5, 2013 @ 9:57 am By Jonathan Sandlund  |  

It’s tough to navigate the competitive landscape of U.S. investment crowdfunding as new platforms come online each day. Looking to capitalize on the digitization of our private capital markets, they’re positioning across geographies, industry verticals, investor classes and/or motivations, and security types. Who’s who? What… Read More

March 5, 2013 @ 7:58 am By TriplePundit  |  

Crowdfunding is a new capital formation tool that allows large numbers of ordinary investors to aggregate relatively small investments in exchange for equity positions in companies. It’s redefining what it means to be an investor and disrupting the delicate balance between investor protections and investor… Read More

March 4, 2013 @ 8:09 am By JD Alois  |  

In an opinion piece on the pages of NYTimes, journalist / banker and former Obama Administration “Car Czar” attacks legislation promoted by his former boss:  The Jobs Act of 2012.  Titled a “Sneaky Way to Deregulation, Ratner goes directly after one of the most significant… Read More

February 28, 2013 @ 8:35 pm By David Drake  |  

This guest Q&A is by David Drake, founder and CEO of LDJ Capital and The Soho Loft. He recently sat down withChance Barnett, CEO of CrowdFunder, which enables businesses to raise equity and revenue-based financing. Drake: How do you feel about the progress the crowdfunding… Read More

February 27, 2013 @ 8:19 am By Business2Community  |  

What’s eating the SEC? The SEC’s delay of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (or JOBS Act) is unconscionable and a major obstacle for small businesses and lean start-ups in search of alternatives to the strict terms of banks. How long must we wait for the regulations… Read More