The SEC and Section 17(b) Stock Promotion In the over-the-counter equities market, paid stock promotion has long been of concern to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and to responsible market participants. Recently the OTC Markets has taken… Read More
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to improve the regulation surrounding market data plans. They are seeking public comment on a proposed order that would modernize the governance of National Market System (NMS). According to Wikipedia, “The National… Read More
Form S-1 registration statements is the most commonly used registration statement form. Form S-1 permits issuers to register various types of offerings and the form can be used by both public and private companies engaged in going public transactions. A Form… Read More
On December 30, 2019, just before the start of the new year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “announced that it is proposing amendments to codify certain staff consultations and modernize certain aspects of its auditor independence framework.”… Read More
In recent years, the SEC has issued trading suspensions and revoked the registration of numerous publicly traded companies many of which were dormant tickers at one time. These SEC enforcement proceedings were brought under Section 12(j) of… Read More
A Form 10 registration status can cure public shell company status and has been used by many companies after reverse mergers. Rule 144 is available to shareholders of former shell companies if:
Private placement offerings under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) are a cost-effective and relatively quick way for private companies to raise capital before, during, and after a going public transaction.
On December 19, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Sacramento, California-based investment adviser firm Springer Investment Management, Inc. dba Springer Financial Advisors (SFA) and owner Keith Springer with defrauding hundreds of retail clients, most of them… Read More
1. Overview of the Regulation A+ Exemption On March 25, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) created Regulation A+ by adopting final rules to implement Section 401 of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act by… Read More
Edward Espinal, a 44-year-old from Wayne, New Jersey, and his company, Cash Flow Partners LLC, were charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 19, 2019, for perpetrating a Ponzi Scheme that mainly targeted members of… Read More
Form S-1 registration statements provide issuers with flexibility in going public transactions. A registration statement on Form S-1 can be used to register specific securities for a company to sell to investors and specific shares for the company’s… Read More
A Private Placement Memorandum is sometimes referred to as a confidential offering circular or an offering memorandum. A Private Placement Memorandum can be used by private companies who intend to stay private and as part of a going public transaction.
The Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) is often referred to as the “truth in securities” law. The Securities Act requires disclosure of financial and other material information about securities that are being offered for… Read More
Seed Capital and the Friends and Family Round Many small companies seeking to raise funds for their business raise initial seed capital from friends and family. Even when raising funds in a friends and family round, federal securities… Read More
On January 22, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced two whistleblower awards in connection with two separate SEC enforcement actions. Both whistleblowers provided significant information that helped the SEC shut down two separate fraudulent schemes involving… Read More
Due to longstanding internal control failures, MetLife has agreed to pay $10 million to settle the charge that was brought forward by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to Reuters, which reported on the news, “The settlement… Read More
Bluefin Trading LLC and Critical Trading LLC were charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 18, 2019, for violating what is known as the “short tender rule” and “enriching themselves at the expense of other… Read More
Form S-3 is a short-form registration statement that consists primarily of information about the specific transaction. Form S-3 provides an opportunity not available by any other SEC form.
Blockchain technology company Blockchain of Things Inc. (BCOT) settled charges brought against them by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 18, 2019, for conducting an unregistered initial coin offering (ICO). The New York-based startup Blockchain of… Read More
On December 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission made an announcement that could be a very big deal for many companies that want to go public to raise money. This announcement was a proposal that shows that… Read More
The Boston and New York SEC and DOJ Charge Ulrik Debo and Kenneth Ciapal and Others The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ} charged Ulrik Debo, Kenneth Ciapala, Kenneth Ciapala, and a number… Read More
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 18, 2019, voted to “propose rules that would require resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to foreign governments or the U.S. federal government for the commercial development of oil,… Read More
Issuers who offer and sell securities or file an S-1 Registration Statement for selling shareholders in connection with a going public transaction will need the assistance of an experienced securities lawyer for the registration process to ensure all required SEC disclosures are provided.
Regulation A provides an exemption from registration that can be used in conjunction with a going public transaction. Regulation A has two tiers each with unique requirements and benefits.
On December 18, 2019 the SEC introduced new rules and guidance for security-based swaps that transcend borders. Many interested parties trade across borders and maintain different international locales. For more information, you can read the Fact Sheet released… Read More
As we write about often on our blog, the regulatory state of CBD is in flux, and owners of CBD companies should be aware of the challenges that they have to face in the current market. The world’s… Read More
Regulation A offers an alternative to the traditional methods of filing a Registration Statement on Form S-1 or Form F-1 to raise capital and go public, while preserving some of the key benefits of those traditional registered offerings. Regulation A’s benefits:
On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, the SEC adopted new rules 15Fi-3, 15Fi-4, and 15Fi-5, which they describe as risk mitigation techniques for uncleared security-based swaps. These rules “establish requirements for registered security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap… Read More
SEC Proposes Improvements to Governance of National Market System
Posted onThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to improve the regulation surrounding market data plans. They are seeking public comment on a proposed order that would modernize the governance of National Market System (NMS). According to Wikipedia, “The National… Read More
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