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5.5 year – 2.95%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-09-16. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
SEC moves to expand ‘crowdfunding’ for small business and startups
– theglobeandmail.com
Move designed to make it cheaper and less cumbersome for struggling startups trying to fund businesses with investment from general public
The eurozone’s debt burden rose further in the second quarter, official figures showed Wednesday, despite years of austerity that one prominent European Union economist says intensified the financial crisis.
SEC considers rules that would allow startup companies to “crowdfund” capital online
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – Startup companies would be able to sell stock over the Internet to small-time investors under rules put forth Wednesday by federal regulators.
So-called “crowdfunding” has been popular for years now for financing independent films and art projects. This year Congress said startups could use it for raising capital, once regulations are in place to protect potential investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission took a step toward that by voting 5-0 to send crowdfunding rules out for public comment. Final rules could be approved next year.
Under the proposal, people with annual income and net worth of less than $100,000 could invest a maximum of 5 per cent of their yearly income. Those will higher incomes could invest up to 10 per cent. Companies could raise a maximum of $1 million a year.
The post SEC considers rules that would allow startup companies to “crowdfund” capital online appeared first on Canadian Business.
So-called “crowdfunding” has been popular for years now for financing independent films and art projects. This year Congress said startups could use it for raising capital, once regulations are in place to protect potential investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission took a step toward that by voting 5-0 to send crowdfunding rules out for public comment. Final rules could be approved next year.
Under the proposal, people with annual income and net worth of less than $100,000 could invest a maximum of 5 per cent of their yearly income. Those will higher incomes could invest up to 10 per cent. Companies could raise a maximum of $1 million a year.
The post SEC considers rules that would allow startup companies to “crowdfund” capital online appeared first on Canadian Business.
Carrick on money: When mom and dad run out of money
– theglobeandmail.com
The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
