Proposed FINRA Rule 5123: Enhanced Investor Protection or Unnecessary Regulatory Burden?

Simon Riveles Capital Introduction, FINRA Rule 5123, Hedge Funds, Private Placement, Third Party Marketing

Originally proposed on October 5, 2011, FINRA Rule 5123 (the “Rule”) would, if adopted, significantly increase the regulatory burden on certain issuers, such as private funds, and FINRA members involved in private placement of securities such as third party marketers, placement agents, solicitors and finders involved in private placements and may encourage issuers to rely on the services of unregistered intermediaries to facilitate introductions to …