On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed H.R.2617, codifying a federal exemption from SEC registration for small business M&A brokers as new Exchange Act Section 15(b)(13). Limitations exist, as does the requirement to...more
On September 14, 2022, the SEC announced a settled administrative order, also dated September 14 (“Order”), imposing penalties, including a $100,000 fine, on a registered broker (the “Broker”) for failing to (1)...more
Regulatory Developments -
SEC to Vote on Final Title III Crowdfunding Rules Oct. 30:
The SEC has announced that it will vote on whether to adopt rules and forms related to the offer and sale of securities through...more
10/29/2015
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Regulatory Developments -
FinCEN Rules Digital Precious Metal Certificates Provider is a Money Transmitter:
On Aug. 14 FinCEN issued a ruling applying its virtual currency rules to an e-precious metals company. The...more
Regulatory Developments -
FINRA Proposes Rule to Require Member Websites to Link to BrokerCheck:
FINRA has proposed an amendment to FINRA Rule 2210 to require each of a member’s websites to include a readily...more
7/2/2015
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FDIC Study Shows Branch Banking Has Staying Power: Has your smartphone displaced your bank? According to an FDIC study released on February 19, traditional brick-and-mortar offices are maintaining their primacy, despite...more
2/26/2015
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The SEC’s Semiannual Regulatory Agenda. The Federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs posted the SEC’s most recent Semiannual Regulatory Agenda which, in compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, identifies...more
12/5/2014
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Small Business
On Jan. 31, 2014, the SEC issued a no-action letter that permits private company M&A brokers to avoid registration with the SEC as broker-dealers under certain circumstances. However, business brokers should understand that...more