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The SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will meet on October 27, 2026, to continue IPO modernization talks and discuss possible changes related to regulation crowdfunding. The committee is advisory, so the meeting itself will not change rules. The notice follows earlier committee work this year on capital formation and market access.
Sabah reported 5.1% economic growth last year, with GDP reaching RM88.8 billion. The state government said it welcomes Securities Commission Malaysia efforts to expand business financing through equity crowdfunding, P2P financing, co-investment, private capital and the stock market. It also pointed to MyCIF support for food security businesses.
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help secure repairs for St Monans Auld Kirk in Fife. The community wants to raise £100,000 in match funding by Christmas to unlock £2.2 million in promised support. The project would fund structural repairs and upgrades to turn the church into a community hub.
TechRound profiles five startups currently crowdfunding, including INTUNE Drinks, EverRhythm, Gemsza and Curcle. The roundup lists each company’s raise target and the platform where investors can participate. It also briefly describes the products and business models behind each campaign.
Issuance of Brazilian real estate and agribusiness receivables certificates has dropped sharply over the past two years. The two instruments raised R$34.6 billion from January to August, down 35% from 2025 and 48% from 2024. The article links the decline to higher rates, weaker credit conditions, and a shift toward alternative financing vehicles.
A Seoul-backed crowdfunding campaign has raised $632,000 for small businesses. The article identifies the campaign as the main subject and highlights its funding outcome. No additional operational details are available in the provided text.
South Korean savings banks' P2P-linked investments are heavily concentrated in two operators, PFCT and Honest AI. Together they accounted for 374.4 billion won, or 73.7%, of 508.2 billion won in linked funding at the end of July. The article says the scheme began in May last year after regulators designated it an innovative financial service.
GoSun has launched a new investment opportunity on StartEngine. The solar technology company says the raise supports its expansion into solar utility electric vehicles, EV charging, solar carports, and electric tractors. The offering is live through StartEngine Primary under Reg CF.
The Crowdfunding Professional Association has released PMRS v1.0, a voluntary data standard for private market platforms. It defines spreadsheet-readable exports for investment, payment and performance data across Reg CF and Reg A offerings. Wefunder and Climatize are reviewing the standard for possible adoption.
Glossol has added a mentorship program for startups using its crowdfunding fulfillment service. The program offers guidance on campaign development, financial strategy, and planning at no extra charge. It is aimed at founders preparing fourth-quarter launches and managing post-campaign fulfillment.
Hivos-Triodos Fonds has extended a EUR 5 million loan to Miale Solar for solar projects in Kenya. Trine acted as co-lender and financial advisor on the transaction. The financing will support 9 MW of rooftop and ground-mounted installations over the next 24 months.
An IMF study says Lithuanian SMEs face a financing gap of about €1 billion, with weak bank lending and underdeveloped capital markets limiting investment. It notes that 16 crowdfunding providers financed about €379 million in 2025, equal to 0.5% of GDP. The report also points to pension withdrawals and labour shortages as additional growth constraints.
