
Expand Access to Equity Capital and Crowdfunding
February 22, 2021 10:18 pmProblem: One of the most prominent challenges for small businesses is raising adequate capital to launch new ventures. Entrepreneurs have...
Problem: One of the most prominent challenges for small businesses is raising adequate capital to launch new ventures. Entrepreneurs have...
Late last week, the SEC finally approved crowdfunding rules as part of the NSBA-supported JOBS Act, which will allow small businesses to raise up to $1 million per year through crowdfunding transactions.
Last week, NSBA submitted an amicus brief in a lawsuit between two states and the SEC in support of regulations from the SEC to ease investment opportunities for small firms.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has finally voted to adopt finalized Regulation A Plus rules, as mandated by the JOBS Act, which will improve smaller companies’ access to capital.
Last Wednesday, the SEC issued their long-awaited proposed rules on crowdfunding, pursuant to the JOBS Act which should make it much easier for small business to raise capital and get new ideas off the ground. Additionally, the JOBS Act was the subject of a Senate hearing today.
Last week, the House passed H.R. 701, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) that would amend a provision of the Securities Act of 1933 to establish a deadline of October 31, 2013 for the SEC to finalize its rules regarding revisions to Regulation A as enacted under the JOBS Act.
This week, the House is expected to vote on H.R. 701, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Patrick McHenry (R...
On Thursday, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations is holding a hearing to examine the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) delay in implementing the JOBS Act.
NSBA recently met with senior SEC officials regarding the implementation of the JOBS Act, urging them to use restraint and adhere closely to the intent of the law in crafting the new regulatory framework, specifically, to avoid imposing complex and costly compliance requirements for small firms seeking investment or looking to go public.