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Advisory Committee Questions Reg A Value

On February 2, 2012 By Joe Stansell
Reg A limits may be increased from $5 million to $50 million, but in supporting the change, the SEC's Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies remains skeptical that it will help in the absence of other significant changes.
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SEC Advisory Committee Dislikes Crowdfunding

On February 1, 2012 By Joe Stansell
The SEC's Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies deems crowdfunding to be unworthy. Proponents of crowdfunding need to address at least three areas of concern to earn the support.
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Advisory Committee Recommends 1000 Shareholder Rule

On February 1, 2012 By Joe Stansell
The SEC's Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies is proposing that the "500 shareholder" rule for publicly reporting companies be changed to a "1000 shareholder" rule.
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Crowdfunding Conundrum – Part 1

On January 31, 2012 By Joe Stansell
Crowdfunding a business opportunity -- that is, raising funds from a large number of investors in small increments -- is not legal under state and federal securities laws. A number of proposals aimed at fixing this gap are currently circulating in Congress and various regulatory bodies.
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President Pushes for Reg A Increase

On January 30, 2012 By Joe Stansell
President Obama appears to be throwing his political weight behind a number of entrepreneur-friendly initiatives, including boosting the existing $5 million Reg A offering limit 10 fold to a total $50 million.
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