Reg CF will see $billions invested as it comes of age
Reg CF is increasing from $1.07 million to $5 million. This change alone should see Regulation Crowdfunding investment exceed $1 billion in 2021 (up from...
SEC Proposes Rules for the Registration and Regulation of Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed this week new Regulation SE under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) to create a...
SEC’s Investment Rule Updates and Cannabis Fundraising
SEC’s Investment Rule Updates and Cannabis Fundraising
Recently the SEC updated its rules to simplify the patchwork of regulations to help companies in fundraising mode. This matters...
SEC Charges Egan-Jones Ratings Co. and CEO with Conflict of Interest Violations
Washington D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Haverford, PA-based Egan-Jones Ratings Company, a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) registered with...
SEC Nearly Doubles Size of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit
Washington D.C., May 3, 2022 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the allocation of 20 additional positions to the unit responsible for...
Founders of cryptomining scheme accused of using investments to fund lavish lifestyle
SEC Halts Fraudulent Cryptomining and Trading Scheme
Washington D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission this week announced fraud charges against MCC International Corp. (MCC),...
SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Prevent Misleading or Deceptive Fund Names
Washington D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission this week proposed amendments to enhance and modernize the Investment Company Act “Names Rule” to address...
Regulation D Explained: What Are Regulation D Offerings in Real Estate Crowdfunding?
Regulation D Explained: What Are Regulation D Offerings in Real Estate Crowdfunding?
Real estate crowdfunding, or the practice of funding a real estate investing venture by raising...
SEC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures, Reopens Comment Periods for Proposed Rules Regarding Private Fund Advisers and Regulation ATS
Washington D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission this week announced that it has extended the public comment period on the proposed rulemaking to...
Wall Street’s Favorite Four-Letter Word
Wall Street has a new obsession: special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
SPACs are an alternative to the traditional way businesses raise money known as initial public...