Tagged: kim wales

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

December 18, 2013 @ 1:30 pm By Kim Wales  |  

Compilation vs. Review vs. Audit for offerings of more than $500,000? Efforts to influence the final proposed rule for Financial Disclosure (Section 4A(b)(1)(D)), requires “a description of the financial condition of the issuer,” in which regulators have requested comments from the public for the Final… Read More

November 25, 2013 @ 11:00 am By Charles Luzar  |  

The SEC Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation took place last week at the Securities and Exchange Commission Headquarters in Washington, DC. I will admit that I was very excited to attend this event. This was the first event we attended last year shortly… Read More

November 13, 2013 @ 3:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Small Business Forum is an annual event, open to the public, which is held at the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The SEC has announced this year’s official agenda and current list of panelists. The Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation will begin on… Read More

July 11, 2013 @ 5:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Announces Founding Leadership of Organization.  Return on Change CEO Sang Lee to be Executive Director. Fifty leaders in the global crowdfunding industry are uniting to create a think tank for the advancement of a global crowdfunding ecosystem. CF50 is a nonprofit invite-only membership organization consisting… Read More

February 21, 2013 @ 8:29 am By Charles Luzar  |  

February 20, 2013 @ 3:59 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

According to sources in the crowdfunding industry who were present for yesterday’s meetings in Washington, there is reason for cautious optimism in regards to Title III implementation. The message from the industry was clear; We’ve examined the problem domain and we’re ready to go, but… Read More

February 19, 2013 @ 11:25 am By Charles Luzar  |  

After today’s press conference at the National Press Club one thing is clear. Crowdfunding industry stakeholders want movement toward implementation of the JOBS Act and they want it soon. SoMoLend CEO Candace Klein spoke to a concern that tumult in the SEC’s leadership could delay… Read More

February 18, 2013 @ 10:04 am By Charles Luzar  |  

MEDIA ADVISORY: The State of Equity-Based Crowdfunding…Primed, Capitalized and Waiting on the SEC Members of the Media are Invited to Attend a Press Conference at the National Press Club on February 19th Prior to Briefings at Capitol Hill, The White House, and the SEC Washington,… Read More

February 3, 2013 @ 11:27 am By JD Alois  |  

“CFIRA welcomes the SEC’s approval of FINRA’s Form for Funding Portals. We see this as a very positive and proactive sign that both agencies intend to prioritize rule making on the JOBS Act. This information request is the first public and meaningful step toward developing… Read More

January 31, 2013 @ 2:13 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

Earlier this week FINRA invited prospective Crowdfunding portals to voluntarily file an interim funding portal form. The Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) and sister organization the Crowdfunding Professional Association(CfPA) have conducted a thorough review of the FINRA Registration Process Inquiry form for Crowdfunding Portals, and are optimistic about the progress that is being… Read More