Category: Investor Protection

The SEC’s New Disclosure and IPO Rules on SPACs, Shell Companies
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  • Mar 25, 2024
In a landmark move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced a comprehensive set of rules to enhance investor protections. These new regulations focus on Special Purpose Acquisitio....
What Is Qualification Mean for a Reg A Filing and How Is It Different Than SEC Effectiveness?
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  • Nov 10, 2023
Qualification for a Regulation A (Reg A) filing is a critical step for companies seeking to raise capital through the sale of securities to the public without going through the rigour of a full-scale ....
What is Escheatment and How Does it Apply to Issuers?
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  • Sep 25, 2023
Escheatment is frequently overlooked but incredibly important in the financial world, including for issuers. Escheatment refers to the legal process where unclaimed property or assets revert to the st....
SEC Adopts Amendments to Exemption From National Securities Association Membership
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  • Sep 18, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently approved amendments to the exemption from national securities association membership requirements. These changes aim to streamline the regulat....
SEC Enhances the Regulation of Private Fund Advisers
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  • Sep 18, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken significant steps to enhance the regulation of private fund advisers. With the adoption of new rules and amendments, the SEC aims to strengthen i....
SEC Adopts Rules on Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure by Public Companies
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  • Aug 07, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step forward in enhancing cybersecurity measures for public companies. With the adoption of new rules, the SEC aims to strengthen c....
What are State Blue Sky Laws?
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  • May 26, 2020
In addition to Federal securities laws, states have their own securities regulations designed to protect investors which are referred to as Blue Sky Laws. Just like the SEC, states require securities ....