SEC to Convene July 2025 Meeting on Small Business Capital Formation WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 2025 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The […]
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SEC Releases New Data on Broker-Dealers, M&A, and BDCs: Key Insights for Investors
On June 26, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) published new reports and datasets, offering valuable insights into broker-dealers, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and business development companies (BDCs). These releases aim to boost transparency and deepen understanding of market dynamics. Here’s a breakdown […]
SEC Committee to Examine Pass-Through Voting and Other Means of Reaching the Ultimate Beneficial Owner; Discuss Market Perspectives on Non-GAAP Financial Disclosures at June 5 Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on June 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will also be webcast on the SEC website. The committee will host two panels: Engaging with Beneficial Owners: Exploring Pass-Through […]
SEC Publishes Data on Regulation A, Crowdfunding Offerings, and Private Fund Beneficial Ownership Concentration
Understanding Capital Formation in Emerging Markets The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released three in-depth research reports through its Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) that shed light on how capital is raised in the United States, particularly among smaller issuers and private funds. These reports analyze […]
SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Disclosure Requirements for Crypto-Related Securities Offerings
On April 10, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released a staff statement outlining its views on the disclosure obligations under federal securities laws for securities offerings and registrations that may involve issuers operating in the crypto asset sector. The Staff highlighted recurring disclosure issues identified during its reviews […]
SEC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Roundtable on Crypto Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force has announced the agenda and panelists for its April 11 roundtable, “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading.” “Hearing the public’s concerns and… SEC Press Release
By Building Wealth, Investors Power U.S. Economy
How Investing Fuels the U.S. Economy and Builds Your Financial Future The SEC Shines a Light on Investing During National Financial Literacy Month Each April, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), uses National Financial Literacy Month to spotlight the critical […]
SEC Charges Three Arizona Individuals with Defrauding Investors in $284 Million Municipal Bond Offering That Financed Sports Complex
False Revenue Projections at Heart of $284 Million Bond Fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Randall “Randy” Miller, Chad Miller, and Jeffrey De Laveaga, accusing them of orchestrating a deceptive municipal bond scheme involving fabricated financial documents. The scheme allegedly misled investors in two […]
Should Brokers and Firms Share a Lawyer?
By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. A repeating question on my website comes from brokers who are named in an arbitration proceeding by a customer, and whose firm offers to provide an attorney to represent both the broker and the firm. The question is always, do I need my own attorney? […]
SEC Charges Investment Adviser and Firm for Fraud and Breaching Fiduciary Duties
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against David Yow Shang Chiueh, an investment adviser based in East Hanover, New Jersey, along with his firm, Upright Financial Corp. The charges stem from multiple violations, including excessive investment concentration and fraudulent activities that led to significant financial losses for […]