by Oscar Jofre | Apr 16, 2019 | Capital Markets, KoreConX, SEC
The regulator’s message is clear: there’s no room for tampering with the regulation when it comes to capital raising, and many companies that invested time and energy on ICOs (Initial Coin Offering) are now facing the consequences. But that doesn’t...
by Oscar Jofre | Feb 8, 2019 | Blockchain, Capital Markets, KoreConX, Secondary Markets
This post is part of a series of short interviews about the companies and faces that are part of the KorePartners Ecosystem*. We believe that behind every great company there are people, and behind every person, there is a story to tell. KorePartner: Luka Gubo,...
by Oscar Jofre | Oct 11, 2018 | Broker Dealer, Capital Markets, Compliance, KoreConX, KoreToken, Legal, SEC, Secondary Markets, Security Token, Transfer Agent
Is there a difference between cryptocurrency and a security token? The answer is yes, there is a big difference. And it is time we get these right so the thick fog around this topic can begin to clear up. It is very important to understand how each of them is very...
by Oscar Jofre | Jun 4, 2018 | Broker Dealer, Capital Markets, Compliance, DealRoom, Exempt Market Dealer, FINRA, KoreConX, KoreToken, Legal, SEC, Secondary Markets, Security Token, Transfer Agent
For private issuers, raising capital is the next natural step once you have exhausted other traditional forms of financing. It becomes even more enticing when you read about other firms doing it, and thinking why shouldn’t that be us. However, being prepared to take...
by Oscar Jofre | May 1, 2018 | Capital Markets, Legal
Late last year I had the opportunity to collaborate with Catherine Lovrics, B.A., LL.B at Bereskin & Parr LLP, on the inner workings of raising capital for entrepreneurs. Her book, Startup Law 101: A Practical Guide, published last week. The basis of our...
by Oscar Jofre | Nov 9, 2017 | Capital Markets, CapTable, Investor Relations, KoreConX, Transfer Agent
Each interview I’ve had in the past two weeks has asked a question about how some companies or outsiders believe that having a large pool of investors is not good for a company and is distracting. I pondered my response on a number of occasions and then I...
