Tag Archives: JOBS Act
On The Rise: The Next Moguls like Donald Trump will come from the Crowd – but they will not be Crowdfunding
By David Drake Direct Public Offering, also known as Regulation A+, is poised to significantly bring down the cost of raising capital for businesses in the US when it becomes legal. And when it does, it could overshadow even its more popular regulatory sibling under the JOBS Act – Crowdfunding. Such incidences like paying up to $250,000 in […]
A Storm is Coming: PE Funds Fall Under Reg D 506
By David Drake In spite of prior delays, on August 29, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission finally issued its first proposals for rules under the Jobs Act that would relax general solicitation for accredited investors. Signed into law on April 5 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Start-ups (JOBS) Act makes revolutionary changes to federal security laws that are over […]
Will the JOBS Act Lead Employees from Goldman, Merrill, and Morgan to Launch Funds?
Many Wall Street experts think that the JOBS Act will change the hedge fund industry. According to Daniel Strachman, a financial expert who serves as the Director of Research and Strategy for the GAIM Conference Series, it could also lead to the consolidation of existing funds — and the creation of others. “It would not surprise me if you saw […]
Will the JOBS Act Transform the Hedge Fund Industry?
There has been a lot of chatter surrounding the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act and its inevitable impact on the job market. But what impact, if any, will it have on the hedge fund industry? “For more than 60 years, hedge funds have never been allowed to advertise,” said Mitch Ackles, President of the Hedge Fund Association and CEO […]
Investment Outlook 2014: Are you Ready to Race with Stallions?
By David Drake, The Soho Loft The year 2014 will be full of change and innovation in the finance and investing landscape as many newcomers will enter the game of finance. Here are some of the changes and trends that we see for the year 2014: 1. JOBS Act SEC will try to make it clear for investors whether an […]