Fraudsters could exploit stock market turmoil, regulators warn
The group says investors need greater protections and oversight in private offerings
Firm failed to meet filing, solvency requirements
The proposal would expand the definition of accredited investor
Dealers that connect to the platform can publish their approved deals to their investment advisors
Referral cases more than doubled from 2018 to 2019
Regulator seeks to boost market activity following declines in energy sector
Compliance reviews are increasingly leading to enforcement action
Although retail investors account for a tiny share of the capital raised, they represent 77% of the number of investors in the exempt market
New revisions address complaints from institutional investors and foreign investment dealers