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  • 2021-00958 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3)
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5140
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Commerce is inviting comments on a survey designed to study how small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and planning for future disasters. This survey, known as the "Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3)," is a part of ongoing research to understand business resilience. The feedback will be used to assess the impact of data collection and reduce any reporting burden on the public. Interested parties can comment until March 22, 2021, and participation in the survey is voluntary.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Commerce wants to know how small and medium businesses are handling the tough times during COVID-19, so they're asking people to take a survey to find out. They want to make sure the survey isn't too hard to take and want people to share their thoughts on it by March 22, 2021.

  • 2020-24749 — Facilitating Capital Formation and Expanding Investment Opportunities by Improving Access to Capital in Private Markets
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3496
    Reading Time:about 10 hours

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a new rule to help businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones, raise capital more easily while still protecting investors. This rule simplifies and organizes the framework for certain types of exempt offerings, allowing these businesses to access investment opportunities while closing gaps and reducing complexities in the existing regulations. These changes also include specific new guidelines for how businesses can communicate their offerings and increased limits on how much they can offer and invest. The final rule is effective from March 15, 2021, with some specific provisions effective at varying dates.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC made some new rules to help small businesses get money easier while still keeping everyone safe. They made the rules easier to follow so more people can help these businesses grow.

  • 2021-04075 — Star Mountain Credit Opportunities Fund, LP, et al.
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12040
    Reading Time:about 26 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an application for an order under sections of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application seeks to allow certain business development companies and investment funds to make investments together, which would normally be restricted by law. The goal is to let these companies co-invest in small and medium-sized businesses, maximizing investment opportunities without unfair advantages. The SEC will issue the order unless a hearing is requested by March 22, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is looking at a request to let certain companies work together to put their money into small businesses, kind of like sharing toys instead of playing alone. They'll say yes unless someone speaks up by March 22, 2021.