The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Crowdfunding through Funding Portals: What You Need to Know

New York, NY, February 13, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Crowdfunding through Funding Portals: What You Need to Know. This two-hour event is scheduled on March 19, 2014 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (ET).

Event Synopsis:

On October 23, 2013, a proposal issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may significantly alter how companies approach crowdfunding. The proposal aims to allow non-accredited investors invest in startups and small businesses through SEC-registered funding portals.

In this 2-hour live webcast, a panel of key thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group will help you understand the critical elements of the proposal and its potential effects on companies’ crowdfunding practices.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

• General Standards of the Proposed Rule
• Funding Portal Application
• Funding Portal Conduct
• Funding Portal Compliance
• Investigations and Sanctions
• Arbitration and Mediation: Funding Portal Rule 1200
• Up-to-minute regulatory updates

Speakers/Faculty Panel

BakerHostetler
Richard B. Levin
Counsel

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Peter J. Schaeffer
Partner

Polsinelli
Phillip P. Guttilla
Shareholder

Flaster Greenberg
Markley S. Roderick
Shareholder

For an updated list of the faculty panel, please visit:

http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2014_Funding_Portals.html

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.

Visit www.knowledgecongress.org for further information and inquiry.