Jobs Act 101SEC Releases Regulation A Proposals
On December 18, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) voted to propose rules intended to increase access to capital for smaller companies. The SEC’s proposal is based upon Regulation A. Regulation A is an existing exemption from registration… Read More
Rule 506(C) Verification of Accredited Investor Status
Rule 506(c) of Regulation D of the Securities Act became effective on September 23, 2013. The rule fundamentally changes how private placements are conducted, by allowing issuers to engage in general solicitation and advertising of their private placements if specific requirements… Read More
Embracing Equity Crowdfunding l Jobs Act 101
Jobs Act 101 Blog Recently the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published its new rules for equity crowdfunding offerings, called “Regulation Crowdfunding,” or “Reg CF” for short. The rules have yet to be finalized, and the Commission is currently asking… Read More
Regulation A+ l Jobs Act
Regulation A+ as proposed creates two tiers of issuers. Tier 1, will consist of those offerings already covered by Regulation A – namely securities offerings of up to $5 million in a 12-month period, including up to $1.5… Read More
Regulation Crowdfunding for Intermediaries
Jobs Act 101 Blog Regulation Crowdfund provides for two types of intermediaries, the registered broker-dealer and the funding portal. Broker-dealers do not need to register in order to engage in crowdfunding offerings, but their activities in this area are governed… Read More
Crowdfunding 101 Q & A
Jobs Act 101 Blog On October 23, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed Regulation Crowdfunding, setting forth the rules governing the offer and sale of securities through crowdfunded offerings, pursuant to Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business… Read More