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What is CfPA's stance on standardizing the term 'Regulated Investment Crowdfunding' to reduce confusion and enhance industry integrity?

Great question! This relates to CfPA's policy platform. Here is our view on the topic.

Consistency of Terminology

The term “equity crowdfunding” is used frequently by industry participants. This term is misleading because it implies that what investors are getting is an equity in...

What is CfPA's view on increasing FINRA's transparency and consistency in portal regulation

Consistency and Transparency in Oversight of Portals


a. Consistent regulatory compliance is necessary to ensure the viability of the industry. All portals should be subject to the same level of scrutiny and enforcement. Rule violations should be addressed quickly to maintain the ...

What is CfPA's view on easing Reg CF financial reporting for early-stage businesses?

Great question! This relates to CfPA's policy platform. Here is our view on the topic.

Reform of Requirements for Financial Reporting

The requirement to provide an independent review or audit is nonsensical for a business with no operating history – we support tailoring the finan...

What is CfPA's stance on creating a new regulatory tier under Reg CF to simplify requirements for small raises up to $350,000?

The SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee recommended the same thing to the SEC this past summer. This, along with a bunch of other issues (e.g. raising the Reg CF limit from $5M > $20M annually, ought to be considered and implemented right away.

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