In its Annual Report (the “Report”), the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) provides data on the reliance by private and public companies on exempt offerings to raise capital.  Based on data provided by the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, between July 1, 2022 and

Recently, the SEC’s Office of the Investor Advocate released its Report on Activities for Fiscal Year 2023, which is required to be delivered to Congress. The Report highlights the work of the Office on investor protection issues. The Report discusses the Office’s work relating to its policy-oriented stakeholder and investor testing for innovative and effective

On September 21, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) Investor Advisory Committee (“IAC”) met to consider certain matters included on the SEC’s rulemaking agenda for this fall, such as exempt offerings under Regulation D Rule 506 and the definition of accredited investor.  The following provides a brief summary of discussions at the

September 26, 2023 Webinar
9:00 a.m. EDT
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Alternative finance continues to drive significant engagement with the investment community. But it also raises many more questions than answers about what the future holds for fintech, blockchain and crowdfunding. The Practising Law Insitutue (PLI) will host this program where leading industry lawyers, dealmakers, and

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will meet on September 21, 2023 and has announced its agenda for the meeting, which includes consideration of certain matters that are included on the SEC’s rulemaking agenda for this fall.

For example, the Committee will host a panel discussion regarding Rule 506 offerings.  The agenda notes

August 7, 2023 Webinar

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) recently issued Regulatory Notice 23-08 which provides supplemental and updated guidance for FINRA members conducting private placements of securities. The notice reminds FINRA members of their obligations in light of changes in the legal and

On May 9, 2023, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) issued Regulatory Notice 23-08 (the “Notice”), which provides supplemental and updated guidance for members conducting private placements pursuant to the Regulation D safe harbors under Sections 3 or 4 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The Notice does not change existing laws

On May 9, 2023, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 23-08 (the “Notice”), which provides supplemental and updated guidance for members conducting private placements pursuant to Sections 3 or 4 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The Notice does not change any existing laws, regulations or interpretations of existing requirements. Rather, the Notice was provided

March 14 – 15, 2023 Hybrid

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The Practising Law Institute (PLI) will host a two-day, hybrid program, Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings 2023, from March 14 – 15, 2023. Chaired by Mayer Brown partner, Anna Pinedo, the program covers the basics of private placements, resales of restricted securities, Section 4(a)(1-1/2) transactions

Commissioner Crenshaw’s remarks on January 30, 2023, once again, touched on Regulation D and the private markets.  It is understandable that, given companies in the United States have become increasingly reliant on private capital to fuel their growth, a regulator would seek to focus on the private markets.  The “how did we get here” part