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The Senate is currently reviewing proposals for a relaxation of federal securities laws that could allow companies to raise private capital without state or federal registration. The proposals to allow “crowd funding” without the current registration regulations are being reviewed as a way to “help fast-growing companies keep their accounts private” and to “solicit investments [...]

Here’s a question from a reader… “Susan, I am really confused by all the rules of raising private money.  I just want to get one private lender and have him fund one deal.  How can I make it NOT be considered a security so I don’t have to follow all the crazy rules (that I [...]

I just read story on BusinessWeek.com about a Utah guy that’s being sued by the SEC for $145 million. Here’s the excerpt because you would think that I was just making it up.. The Securities and Exchange Commission sued a Utah man for falsely telling customers their $145 million would be invested in commercial real [...]

Looks like private equity firms and hedge funds with more than $30 million under management will have to register with the SEC. I think that’s a good thing. New Bill Requires SEC Registration for Real Estate Investment Advisers By AUSTIN KILGORE The House of Representatives is considering a bill that requires advisers of certain unregistered [...]