Monthly Archives: October 2016

On the SEC’s New Intrastate Crowdfunding Rules and the Nanny State

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Samuel Guzik

On October 26, 2016, the SEC’s three Commissioners convened at their headquarters to adopt new rules intended to modernize what had historically been a little used path of raising capital for startups, early stage businesses and community-based enterprises: the so … Continue reading →

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SEC Adopts Final Expanded Intrastate Crowdfunding Rules

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Samuel Guzik

Today the SEC unanimously adopted amendments to Rule 147 and Rule 504, and adopted a new Rule 147A, intended to modernize and facilitate local offerings by companies in their home state.  The final rules are much improved from the proposed … Continue reading →

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SEC REGULATORY ALERT: COMMISSION POISED TO ADOPT EXPANDED INTRASTATE CROWDFUNDING RULES

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Samuel Guzik

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it will be meeting on October 26, 2016 to consider and adopt amendments to Rule 147, the safe harbor for the issuance of securities pursuant to the so called intrastate exemption.  Rule … Continue reading →

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On Investment Crowdfunding, Diversification & the Wisdom of the Crowd

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Samuel Guzik

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NASAA and Members of Congress Come Together on the Need for the SEC to Expand Intrastate Crowdfunding Rules

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Samuel Guzik

It is rare that I am able to find agreement with the publicly stated positions of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA). Equally rare – members of Congress who are traditionally strong advocates for “smart” regulatory reform of capital … Continue reading →

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Protected: Yes – There Actually Is Something Obscene About SEC Regulation A+ (Sort Of)

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Samuel Guzik

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An Upcoming Event for Private Companies to Explore Regulation A+ Financing Options

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Samuel Guzik

Though I regularly speak at national alternative finance events it has not been my custom or practice to independently publicize these events.  So today being Columbus Day, an historic event marking the voyage of Christopher Columbus toward new horizons, I … Continue reading →

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