The Crowd Cafe: Paul Spinrad kickstarted a fantastic discussion on real estate crowdfunding

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

Don’t hesitate to get in touch! [email protected] TheCrowdCafe Weekly – July 28, 2013 Jul 28, 2013 12:36 pm | Jonathan Sandlund |View Original Post|   Happy Sunday, All! Bill Carleton and Joseph Wallin—security attorneys, thought leaders, and fierce advocates for workable crowdinvesting regulations—are calling on all supporters to help Save Regulation D. …

The Crowd Cafe: Announcing Our Global Crowdinvesting Community

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

Don’t hesitate to get in touch! [email protected] Announcing Our Global Crowdinvesting Community Jul 18, 2013 11:41 am | Jonathan Sandlund |View Original Post|   I’m thrilled to announce, and invite you to, TheCrowdCafe Community. With your help—questions, comments and insights—I hope it becomes a place where anyone in the world can …

SEC Votes to Lift General Solicitation Ban for Private Placements

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 Top Stories   SEC Votes to Lift General Solicitation Ban — Earlier today, the SEC voted 4-1 to lift the ban on general solicitation for private placements. The ruling creates a new kind of offering, called 506(c), that effectively allows companies (as well as hedge funds and …

Global Atlas for Solar and Wind: IRENA Update June 2013

Jay OwenResource Efficiency, Greentech

provided by IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency   What is the Global Atlas for Solar & Wind?   The Global Atlas is the comprehensive information platform on the potential of renewable energy. It provides resource maps from leading technical institutes worldwide and tools for evaluating the technical potential of …

Integrated Reporting: Integrated Reporting Unlocks the Power of Business

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News

In this issue: Hear an investor’s perspective on <IR> from Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management’s Susana Penarrubia. Learn about Prudential Financial’s <IR> journey.  Read about our recent Pilot Programme Conference. That’s not all: you can learn how <IR> relates to the G8 and more!   IIRC Newsletter – July Issue …

Listen Up: How One Brand Learned That Greenwashing Is Never an ‘Ethical Choice’

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Sustainability News

                                  COMMUNICATING SUSTAINABILITY Listen Up: How One Brand Learned That Greenwashing Is Never an ‘Ethical Choice’     Behaviour change starts with listening. In recent weeks, a major global brand may have started listening …

Buy The Best And Short The Worst

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Comment Now Follow Comments Jordan Kimmel, Managing Member & Portfolio Manager, Magnet AE Fund Jordan Kimmel:  Since the last interview we did together, Wally, we’ve now entered into a less favorable cycle of the market.  That’s according to the well documented “best/worst six months” analysis my partners, The Stock Trader’s Almanac are well known for.  …

Energy Efficiency: Home Internet Devices Use Enough to Power Silicon Valley | The Energy Collective Daily

Jay OwenResource Efficiency

Energy Efficiency: Home Internet Devices Use Enough to Power Silicon Valley | The Energy Collective Daily

Alternative Energy: The 3% Solution Could Save US Businesses $780 Billion Within 10 Years

Jay OwenResource Efficiency, Greentech

Alternative Energy The 3% Solution Could Save US Businesses $780 Billion Within 10 Years Recent Trends in Climate Change Indicators Battery Made From Wood — Efficient, Long-Lasting, Environmentally-Friendly Battery Developed The Origins of Solar Energy Reliability More Efficient Modems, Routers Could Save Consumers $330 Million Annually  Study: Energy Efficiency Can …