Securities regulation in cyberspace Book

Securities Regulation in Cyberspace analyzes the interweaving of technology and the securities laws. The author provides an in-depth review of the tremendous impact technological advancements such as the Internet have had, and will continue to have, on securities regulation. The book covers electronic delivery of disclosure, both in securities offerings and to satisfy ongoing Exchange Act obligations, and discusses the state and federal regulation of offering of securities electronically, both domestically and internationally. Designed for readers seeking a comprehensive, integrated guide to the innovative legal challenges of raising capital, maintaining investor relations and trading securities online, both the novice and the expert are shown how to use Internet technology in corporate financing, securities trading, and investor relations. The book examines in detail major areas of interest and more: - Securities Act compliance in online offerings - Electronic delivery of SEC documents - Private placement and direct public offerings through the Internet - Blue sky laws in cyberspace - Investor relations on the WWW - Internet marketing of mutual funds - Proxy statements and annual meetings in an electronic era - Tender offers and takeovers using Internet technology - Securities fraud in cyberspace - Brokerage firms use of Internet technology - Investment advisors online