Thursday, March 8, 2012

Will Greece Hurt Private Investors?

Private Investing can be accomplished independently or with the help of advisors and traders. If an investor has a high level of sophistication, independent investing is an excellent consideration where costs are minimized and competition is very limited. Risk is sometimes reduced due to cost reductions compared to publicly traded investments. Conversely, the lack of regulation of private ventures is sometimes considered to cause a higher level of risk for institutional investment funds.

Private investing is a term used by individuals, businesses or major corporations who invest financially in a venture or company that is not publicly traded. Proving a private business will produce a dramatic increase in revenue over an extended period of time is the key to enticing a large number of financially secure investors. There are many variables to be considered in any investment, be it private or other, and by minimizing the variables, risk can be minimized.

A private placement memorandum (PPM) is an extremely in-depth document that details and explains complexities and potential risks an investor could face. The PPM protects the person, business or organization from future legal repercussions if investors are not satisfied or potentially receive nothing in return from their investment. Atlanta PPMs have the relevance of US regulations as well as the State of Georgia regulations, whereas Greece private investments are relevant to EU regulation and the UK Parliament as of today.   A private placement memorandum can be created from scratch, but strict regulations and procedures should be followed in detail. Proofing and reviewing your PPM by an attorney or solicitor is highly recommended as you will have peace of mind that your PPM complies with all national and state regulations and will contain no legal flaws.

There are many regulations and exemptions that are required to be followed in the US when selling any form of securities. These regulations and exemptions are regulated in the United States by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Regulation D Exemptions in the US have established parameters for accredited investors to enter private ventures without extensive SEC regulation. All forms of information and disclosures must be provided to prospective investors before the investment cash can be used in a venture. There must be no general solicitation at any point, otherwise specific regulations become relevant. The company requesting an investor's investment must provide clear and detailed information regarding restrictions on the resale of investor shares.

EU regulations are causing increasingly diverse and equally challenging regulatory variables for international investors. Atlanta investors have little concern for EU issues, unless they choose to invest in the EU. Bonds issued by the Country of Greece may have been bought by Atlanta investors who are now wondering how a country (state) in the EU can default. Greek bonds are now being regulated by the United Kingdom, creating safety for international investors. As has been seen in Greece today, new EU regulations can change and re-establish frequently and can have a diverse effect on the economy and multinational organizations. Maintaining discipline in knowledge of these regulations can be extremely complex and challenging. EU regulations can have a significant impact on businesses, organizations, and investments, negatively or positively.

Investment in private real estate can perhaps be an enticing and profitable investment to undertake. Like all investments, private real estate comes with its own risk factors. Predominately investment in private real estate is considered a long term financial move, but there are many short term opportunities available with the correct associated contacts. With the ever increasing and decreasing housing market, establishing a profitable investment will require a lot of research and evidence to substantiate adequate investment interest. In the last 10 years there has been an increased amount of public private real estate investments, sourcing old derelict property and re-introducing into the housing market at a profit either by investment to rent, or by investment to sell.
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