Tagged: regulations

October 2, 2014 @ 12:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

  As of October 1st, new regulations and guidelines managing “financement participatif” or crowdfunding are now in force.  The ordinance was initially filed this past May and a consolidated version was published yesterday. France jumped forward earlier in 2014 led by a government Minister Fleur… Read More

September 29, 2014 @ 7:15 am By JD Alois  |  

In a letter from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Securities Division, Director Alan Wilson has summarized the objectives of proposed regulations to remove restrictions an allow equity crowdfunding in the state. Wilson’s missive notes the problem of raising adequate capital for startup businesses…. Read More

September 25, 2014 @ 8:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Coming off a highly successful crowdfunding and angel investing conference, Securities Commission Malaysia has released the public comments on the proposed regulatory framework for equity crowdfunding.  The consultation outlining the regulations was released this past August and since being published SC has received comments from… Read More

September 23, 2014 @ 11:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Paul Niederer, a crowdfunding trailblazer, has been a consistent champion of the power and potential of investment crowdfunding.  The Australian Small Scale Offerings Board or ASSOB – has been regularly referenced for its knowhow and success in raising capital for small companies.  ASSOB has raised… Read More

September 23, 2014 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Oh how time flies.  On September 23, 2013 the over 80 year old ban on general solicitation (advertising / promotion) for certain private placement offers was lifted.  This was enacted by Title II of the JOBS Act and a profound change for our securities industry…. Read More

September 22, 2014 @ 2:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is expected to release comments on their proposed equity crowdfunding regulations sometime this week.  The public release of feedback comes on the heels of the SC’s successful crowdfunding and angel investing conference held last week at the SC offices in… Read More

September 18, 2014 @ 11:07 pm By Getty Goh  |  

Crowdfunding is a burgeoning field in many parts of Asia. In comparison, crowdfunding in places like the United States has been around for a longer time. While the United States relaxed regulations on investment-based crowdfunding in 2012 (via the JOBS Act), rewards- based sites like… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 5:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today (September 17th), during a presentation delivered at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC, SEC Commissioner Daniel Gallagher gave a thoughtful, concise and concerned speech regarding the incredibly important needs of small business in the United States.  Recognizing that “small business is the lifeblood… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 9:43 am By JD Alois  |  

The Lone Star state is nearing the date when equity crowdfunding will be legalized.  The proposed rules, which hit the state register site this past May, were announced earlier this Spring. Initially the expectations were for the intrastate exemption to go live in August but now… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 8:19 am By JD Alois  |  

Malaysia is preparing to launch investment crowdfunding and the Securities regulators are leading the way.  Securities Commission Malaysia (Suruhanjaya Sekuriti) has scheduled a two day conference held at the commission to raise awareness of the future potential of equity crowdfunding as an alternative method to… Read More

September 12, 2014 @ 3:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Recently there have been rumblings from the German crowdfunding industry regarding proposed rules pertaining to investor protection that may impact the growing investment crowdfunding industry.  The German government has a stated objective of fostering digital and tech growth.  Of course streamlining access to capital, via… Read More

September 7, 2014 @ 10:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

Washington State passed legislation legalizing equity crowdfunding way back in March of this year and given the title of “the Washington Jobs Act of 2014 (not very original).  Washington is one of a number of states that have moved forward with their own state crowdfunding… Read More

September 3, 2014 @ 7:30 am By Kim Wales  |  

Some Issues in Title III Crowdfunding Regulations Require Modification. Recently, there has been a renewed call for action on Title III (Regulation Crowdfunding) to go-live. And there are some proponents in the industry that just want the rules to go live ‘as-is’. However, the Crowdfunding… Read More

September 2, 2014 @ 6:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Kickercon, a crowdfunding conference took place this past week in Texas.  At one of the sessions Ron Miller,  CEO of StartEngine and hopeful  crowdfuning portal operator, took to the podium to pound the table on Title III retail crowdfunding. In a presentation titled:  Investment Crowdfunding… Read More

August 29, 2014 @ 12:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

RateSetter CEO and founder Rhydian Lewis recently posted his views on the status of London in the emerging world of financial innovation.  RateSetter is one of the fastest growing P2P platforms in the UK and is expanding into Australia. First it must be acknowledged that… Read More

August 29, 2014 @ 11:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Malaysia, a country that has the 3rd largest economy in Southeast Asia and 29th largest economy in the world, released last week a consultation paper on equity crowdfunding.  The document has been entered for discussion and is accepting comments until September 5th.  The authors have… Read More

August 27, 2014 @ 12:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) has taken a firm and concise stand on the debate enveloping the definition of an “Accredited Investor”.  CFIRA has been at the forefront in advocating for financial innovation and investment crowdfunding.  The group promotes the interests of issuers AND… Read More

August 26, 2014 @ 5:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Grassroots momentum is rising in the crowdfunding industry, as potential investors, capital-seeking companies and funding option’s platforms urge the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to implement the proposed rules, as amended during the comment period, legalizing true investment crowdfunding and giving more businesses the… Read More

August 26, 2014 @ 2:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

Winsconin’s crowdfunding law went into effect this past June, signed into law by Governor Scott Walker. The state crowdfunding exemption allows entrepreneurs to raise up to $2 million via an online investment platform ($1 million without an audit).  The law was unique in their approach… Read More

August 25, 2014 @ 4:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding remains small proportionally in one of the worlds largest economies – but it is growing quickly. Recent reports have stated that China generated 188 million yuan (over $30 million USD) from January to June.   This was the result of 1,423 crowdfunding campaigns.  This… Read More