The Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA), in a Not-for-Profit 501(c)6, that was established following the signing of the JOBS Act in April 2012.
Why does CFIRA Matter?
CFIRA serves as industry advocates for the Crowd Investing ecosystem. With over 100 Members that comprises of Funding Platfroms, Broker Dealers, Service Providers, Investors and Entrepreneuer, we are here to make a difference in the capital market.
What is the Legislation?
On April 5, 2012, President Barack Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) into legislation, to catalyze funding for emerging growth companies and job creation.
Why Become a Member?
Become a Member of CFIRA if you want to make a difference by helping to democratize the capital markets for the thousands of underfunded emerging companies and investors seeking to make investments.
CFIRA Commentary
CFIRA Blog
Regulation A+ and Testing the Waters
April 1, 2015, Author: Andrew Stephenson, Crowdcheck One of the most useful provisions of the Regulation A+ Rules issued by the SEC on May 25 is new Rule 255, “Solicitations of interest and…
READ MORE Déjà Vu 2012: A Zombie-Frankenstein JOBS Act 2.0 in the Works
Is JOBS Act 2.0 in the works? D.J. Paul, the co-founder and board member of two crowdfunding industry organizations, the Crowdfunding Intermediary Regulatory Advocates and Crowdfunding Professional Association, “believes that…
READ MORE Six Steps You Must Take Now to Succeed at Crowdfunding
By Ruth Hedges, Founder and CEO CrowdfundingRoadMap and FundingRoadMap and Board Member of the Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFRA). In order to get you ready for your crowdfunding campaign we have put together a list of…
READ MORE StartupValley Sponsors Crowdfunding Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs
SADDLE BROOK, N.J., AUG. 27, 2012 — PRNewswire — StartupValley will attend Crowdfunding Bootcamp and the First Annual CfPA National Conference on Oct. 9-11, 2012 at the Ravella Resort and Spa in…
READ MORE Common Sense Is Key to Crowdfund Investing Rules
A new report by the Milkin Institute suggests regulators pursue a “common-sense approach” to regulation that balances the risks of securities crowdfunding with concerns over excessive compliance. Read More
READ MORE You’re Invited: JOBS Act Workshop for FIT design students + fashion entrepreneurs
CrowdHut co-founder, David Borish, will speak at the JOBS Act Workshop for FIT design students and fashion entrepreneurs (you don’t have to be student at FIT to attend). Read More
READ MORE CFIRA – Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates
The Commission has another great opportunity in its rulemaking for crowdfunding. Crowdfunding holds the promise of harnessing the power of the internet to provide capital for start-ups and small businesses that otherwise lack access to such capital.
EC Commissioner Kara M. Stein addressed the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) at their 2014 Public Policy conference in Washington, DC., April 8, 2014
Despite this significant progress, there is much that the SEC still needs to accomplish. Completing the rulemakings and studies mandated by Congress in the Dodd-Frank and JOBS Acts remains among my top priorities.
Chairman Mary Jo White, Securities and Exchange Commission, Testimony before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, May 14, 2014