SEC Sets Limits on Crowdfunding

On Oct. 30, 2015, the SEC issued new regulations to complete its work for implementing the sections of the JOBS Act that, for the first time, permit use of the Internet to raise equity financing. These latest regulations are scheduled to go into effect on May 16, 2016.

16 minute read December 31, 2015 at 11:00 PM
By
Thomas D. Selz
SEC Sets Limits on Crowdfunding

On Oct. 30, 2015, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new regulations to complete its work for implementing the sections of the JOBS Act that, for the first time, permit use of the Internet to raise equity financing.

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