by Oscar Jofre | Mar 6, 2025 | Blockchain, Capital Raising
Have you ever wondered how tokenization is transforming the role of broker-dealers in private markets? When we talk about tokenization in the context of private markets, we’re specifically referring to tokenized securities. These are digital representations of...
by Oscar Jofre | Mar 3, 2025 | Blockchain, Capital Markets, Regulation, SEC
By Marty Tate In the week following the 2024 Presidential Election, I received a number of calls from clients asking what this to expect. The internet was a firestorm of speculation and rumors, including the possibility of the new administration dismantling the SEC. ...
by Oscar Jofre | Jul 1, 2022 | Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance
Each year, an estimated $2 trillion from illicit activities is laundered. This poses a significant challenge to financial institutions, requiring onerous efforts to verify that individuals involved in financial transactions are who they claim to be. This is where KYC,...
by Oscar Jofre | May 13, 2022 | Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC
“It’s About Time” Up until now, it was a real challenge for Cannabis companies to take advantage of Reg A+ exemptions that allow private companies to raise up to $75 million from the crowd; accredited and non-accredited investors alike. So you have the...
by Oscar Jofre | Sep 13, 2021 | Broker Dealer, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, FINRA
Broker-dealers are an essential part of the fundraising process. These entities can be small, independent firms or part of a large investment bank. However, regardless of a broker-dealer’s size, they are in the business of buying or selling securities. In this...
