🏢SEC's Big Day for Small Biz: Finders & Regulation A
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The SEC's Small Biz Committee is diving deep into Regulation A and the role of "finders" in private markets. This could mean big changes for how small businesses raise capital.
Key Points
•📅 Mark Your Calendar: Meeting on July 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. E.T.
•🌐 Tune In: Available in-person and via webcast on the SEC website
•📜 Hot Topics: Discussion on Regulation A and "finders"
•🛡️ Expert Insights: Featuring industry pros Gary Ross and Kelley Arena
•💡 What's Up: Exploring exemptions and frameworks to aid capital-raising
🕵️♀️ What's Happening
The SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee is gearing up for a crucial meeting at their D.C. headquarters on July 22, 2025. The meeting kicks off at 10 a.m. E.T. and will be open to the public, both in-person and online. Regulation A and the topic of "finders"—those who assist companies with limited capital-raising activities in private markets—are on the agenda.
🔍 Deep Dive into Regulation A
The session will start by finalizing discussions on potential regulatory tweaks to Regulation A. This builds on ideas from their previous meeting. The goal? To boost small business capital formation, especially for founders outside major entrepreneurial hubs or those lacking extensive capital-raising networks.
💼 Finders: Who Are They?
Next up, the committee will explore the role of "finders". The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets will give an overview of the 2020 release proposing a limited exemption from broker registration for finders. We’ll hear from industry experts Gary Ross and Kelley Arena on possible regulatory solutions. > "This could pave the way for new frameworks and safeguards allowing finders to engage in capital-raising activities," says Ross.
🔗 Stay Informed
For more details on the committee and the full agenda, check out the committee webpage. The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee advises the SEC on rules, regulations, and policy matters affecting small businesses.
