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The Securities Exchance Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1934 to govern the secondary securities trading market. In addition, the Securities Exchange Act established the Securities and Exchange... more +
The Securities Exchance Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1934 to govern the secondary securities trading market. In addition, the Securities Exchange Act established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is the primary regulatory agency enforcing federal securities laws. less -
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SEC Proposes New Rules Defining “Dealer” Status: Proposal Seeks to Clarify When Unregistered Firms Engaged in Market-Making and...

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On March 28, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new Rules 3a5-4 and 3a44-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) (collectively, the Proposed Rules). The Proposed Rules seek to...more

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Will Hedge Funds Now Be Subject to SEC and FINRA Dealer Regulation?

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A recent US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled enforcement action that found that a hedge fund acted as an unregistered “dealer” has blurred the traditional line between dealers and traders. On August 17, 2021,...more

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Key Considerations for Issuers and Potential Finders Under the SEC’s Proposed “Finder” Exemption from Broker Registration

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In our first installment of this two-part “mini-series” on finders, we outlined the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed conditional exemption (“Proposed Exemption”) to permit unregistered brokers – or “finders” – to...more

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The SEC’s Proposed Exemptive Order for Finders in Private Placements: An Uncertain Future for Regulatory Certainty - Perspectives...

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At age 79, Paul Anka, the crooner and songwriter, is more relevant than ever. In 2020, he appeared on Season 4 of “The Masked Singer,” enjoyed a popular resurgence courtesy of TikTok, reworked his anthem “My Way” for the...more

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SEC Proposes Conditional Broker Exemption For Finders

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What You Need To Know: •The SEC proposes to exempt two types of Finders from broker-dealer registration pursuant if they satisfy certain conditions. •Tier I Finders may provide potential investors’ contact information to...more

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Divided SEC Votes To Propose “Finder” Exemption From Broker Registration

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On October 7, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) voted 3-2 to propose a conditional exemption (“Exemption”) to permit natural persons to engage in limited securities activities as “finders” on behalf of...more

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New FINRA Capital Acquisition Broker Rules May Offer Limited Relief to Private Investment Fund Advisers

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently approved a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) proposal to adopt a new regime for the regulation of electing broker-dealer firms that meet the...more

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SEC Settles with Private Equity Fund Adviser Charged with Acting as an Unregistered Broker

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A recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settlement order highlights the importance that the SEC has placed on the issue of broker-dealer registration for the private equity industry. On June 1, 2016, the SEC...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC acts against Private Equity Firm for Acting as an Unregistered Broker

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On June 1, 2016, the SEC issued a press release that announced a Maryland-based private equity fund advisory firm and its owner have agreed to pay more than $3.1 million to settle charges that they engaged in brokerage...more

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"SEC Charges Private Equity Fund Adviser as an Unregistered Broker"

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On June 1, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") accepted a settlement offer from a registered investment adviser of private equity funds, and its founder, principal and managing member. The settlement...more

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SEC Charges Private Equity Adviser for Unregistered Brokerage Activity

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 1, 2016 announced a settled enforcement action against a private equity fund manager (Adviser) for acting as a broker-dealer without registering. The case is...more

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Unlawful Crowdfunding? — SEC Institutes Public Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceeding Against Unregistered Broker-Dealer

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In a proceeding on September 28th, the SEC ordered a public hearing to be held before an Administrative Law Judge within the next two months. Further, the SEC ordered the Respondent and two companies under his control, to...more

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FINRA Rule 2040 Goes Into Effect

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On August 24, 2015, FINRA Rule 2040 concerning payments to unregistered persons went into effect. The rule, approved by the SEC in January 2015, is aligned with § 15(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Generally, FINRA...more

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SEC Continues Crackdown on Unregistered Broker-Dealers

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A New York man has agreed to pay almost $4.5 million to settle charges by the SEC that he violated Section 15(a) of the Exchange Act by acting as an unregistered broker-dealer. According to the SEC, starting in 2010 Joshua A....more

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SEC Charges Group of Unregistered Broker-Dealers Trading in Corporate Bond Market

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Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged more than 20 individuals and companies with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) related to the buying and selling of...more

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