Tagged: sec

June 27, 2016 @ 7:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed amendments that would increase the financial thresholds in the “smaller reporting company” definition. The proposal is in recognition of the fact that smaller firms are not as well-equipped and financed to endure the costly reporting requirements. “Raising the… Read More

June 27, 2016 @ 7:30 am By Samuel Guzik  |  

  When it comes to capital formation for SME’s through federal legislation, one can usually count on the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to do their best to block or narrow any new paths which Congress or the SEC may seek to create.  The… Read More

June 21, 2016 @ 9:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

Steven J. Muehler, operator of the Alternative Securities Markets, Blue Coast Securities and GlobalCrowdTV, has settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission while admitting the conduct violated federal securities laws.  The proceedings by the SEC came out of an apparent “scheme to defraud”  by Muehler…. Read More

June 18, 2016 @ 2:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last night the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced they had approved Investor’s Securities Exchange or IEX as a national securities exchange. IEX must satisfy certain standard conditions specified in the Commission’s order before it is able to begin the process of transitioning its operation… Read More

June 10, 2016 @ 11:33 am By JD Alois  |  

There is never a dull moment at our nation’s top securities regulator. Much of their budget and time goes towards enforcement of the many different securities rules.  From the Bernie Madoff’s of the world to small-scale fraud, the SEC is constantly on the alert for… Read More

June 9, 2016 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

OTC Markets (OTCQX: OTCM) has filed a petition with the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting the SEC to extend amendments under Reg A+ to a far wider range of SEC reporting companies. R. Cromwell Coulson, CEO of OTC Markets, explained that Reg A+ securities offerings… Read More

May 31, 2016 @ 6:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled its next meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) for June 7th commencing at 11AM ET ending at 1230PM.  The committee will convene via a telephonic discussion. The public may dial in at: 1-888-240-3210, participant code 7250901. According… Read More

May 28, 2016 @ 12:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has published a comment letter expressing their opinion on the definition of an Accredited Investor. As mandated by Dodd-Frank, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must review the current definition on a periodic basis. As it stands today,… Read More

May 25, 2016 @ 4:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

“Should the Commission consider doing away with the notion of a so-called “accredited investor” altogether?” The above question is posed not by this digital publication but by a sitting SEC Commissioner, Michael S. Piwowar. The Commissioner was speaking at the recent gathering of the Advisory… Read More

May 20, 2016 @ 11:02 am By Erin Hobey  |  

  The crowdfunding regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) became effective on May 16, 2016, and the agency has issued Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) providing interpretive guidance on Regulation Crowdfunding. “It is encouraging to see the SEC being so proactive in issuing… Read More

May 20, 2016 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

    The SEC Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies met yesterday at the SEC HQ on Capitol Hill. The main topic of discussion was the definition of an Accredited Investor. SEC Chair Mary Jo White was joined by her two remaining Commissioners, Michael… Read More

May 16, 2016 @ 9:19 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Lending Club (NYSE:LC)  received a federal grand jury subpoena last week, after founder and CEO Renaud Laplanche resigned from the board following an internal review of lending and financial practices. According to the P2P lender, $22 million in loans were sold to a single investor against “express instructions as… Read More

May 16, 2016 @ 1:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Seed Equity Ventures announced it is set to off offer investment crowdfunding deals to non-accredited investors on its platform as Title III rules go into effect. Under Title III rules, the general public may invest in capital raising by start-up companies through crowdfunding. CEO of Seed Equity Ventures,… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 5:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

SEC Chair Mary Jo White was in Peru this past week to participate in the 41st Annual IOSCO conference in Lima. During her visit, White presented as part of a panel entitled “New ways for the Financing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 1:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With Title III of the JOBS Act going into effect this upcoming Monday (May 16th), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued an alert to investors about the risks under the Reg CF law. Earlier this year, both the SEC and FINRA finalized the rules for funding portals… Read More

May 12, 2016 @ 2:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

The bipartisan SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016 (HR 3784) sponsored by Representatives Duffy  (R-WI) and Carney (D-DE), cruised through the House of Representatives earlier this year.  The bill seeks to create a firmer voice advocating on behalf of small business within the Securities and Exchange… Read More

May 12, 2016 @ 1:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With Title III of the JOBS Act finally going into effect on May 16th, StartEngine has announced it has received approval from FINRA and the SEC to operate a Reg CF funding portal. Title III crowdfunding will join the other two variants of investment crowdfunding, Title… Read More

May 11, 2016 @ 12:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

The SEC Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies (ACSEC) has announced its next meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 18th at SEC headquarters. According to information provided by the SEC, ACSEC will review and discuss the very important subject regarding the definition… Read More

May 8, 2016 @ 7:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission has stepped up its public campaign against investment fraud in recent months. Either via social media or paid commercials, the SEC is clearly concerned as finance inevitably moves online.  This should come as no surprise to anyone that follows the… Read More

May 6, 2016 @ 2:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

A bit over five months after the event occurred, the Securities and Exchange Commission has published the final report on the Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. Each year at SEC HQ, the determined few gather at the SEC to discuss and debate how access… Read More