ארכיון Capital Markets

August 11, 2019

Managing an Investment Portfolio for Family and Friends

We were interviewed by the radio station Kol Israel Reshet Bet on how to manage investment portfolios for friends and family. Capital market professionals must be careful, since managing an investment portfolio requires a license. Even when advising family and friends, professionals are subject to duties and may be exposed to risks and claims. (Starting at 03:10.)

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June 24, 2019

Lecture on Crowdfunding Regulation in Israel and Abroad

Max, of Leumi Card, and Pipelbiz, the first and largest equity crowdfunding platform in Israel, have launched a new program for entrepreneurs. Program members include both fintech and insuretech startups. Our firm was chosen to serve as the initiative's legal partner. The startups recently visited our firm, where we lectured about crowdfunding regulation in Israel and abroad, as well as about challenges and opportunities in this field.

April 28, 2019

Negotiation Workshop for Modi'in City Council Members

We conducted a negotiation workshop today for members of the Modi'in City Council, as part of the Open University's directors' course.

April 14, 2019

Lecture: Capital Markets Enforcement

We lectured today to Modi'in City Council members on capital markets enforcement and the role of boards of directors in formulating an internal enforcement plan. The lecture was part of the Open University's directors' course.

December 27, 2018

Charges Against Our Client in Utrade Case Dropped

Our firm represented Rafi Bar-Lev in a hearing before the Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office. The DA's Office was considering filing an indictment against Bar-Lev for fraudulent receipt, but instead chose to close the case against him.

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December 23, 2018

Chambers & Partners Anti-Corruption Guide 2019

Our firm's Capital Markets Department contributed to the Chambers and Partners anti-corruption guide, which provides expert legal commentary on key issues for businesses.

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November 27, 2018

Workshop: Legal Primer for US Hedge Fund Investing

Barnea and Friedman Kaplan hosted a workshop for participants from the Israel Hedge Funds Association. We gave a lecture entitled "International Enforcement: Being in Israel Does Not Keep the SEC Away."

November 18, 2018

ISA Investigates El Al Executives in Insider Information Case

As counsel for one of the executives, we responded to Calcalist's questions.

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November 6, 2018

The People Who Shake Management: 70% on Mellanox

Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Steve Wolosky are featured in a TheMarker profile highlighting their representation of US investment fund Starboard Value in connection with its investment in Mellanox.

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October 29, 2018

Managing Anti-Bribery and Corruption Issues: US, EU & Israeli Perspectives

Barnea and BCLP hosted a seminar on cross-border anti-corruption investigations. Partners from our Capital Markets Department presented the issue from the Israeli perspective.

October 9, 2018

Event Invite: Managing Anti-Bribery and Corruption Issues: US, EU & Israeli Perspectives

Join Barnea and BCLP for a seminar on cross-border anti-corruption investigations.

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October 9, 2018

Between Dankner and Musk: A Lesson on Enforcement

Read an op-ed in Globes on the Nochi Dankner and Elon Musk affairs and the differences in enforcement culture between the US and Israeli systems.

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Article from Globes

September 13, 2018

SEC Takes First Action Against Crypto Hedge Fund

Adv. Daniel Israeli was interviewed by Calcalist following the SEC's decision to fine an unregistered crypto broker-dealer and its owners.

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September 5, 2018

A Small Step for the Regulator, a Big Step for Blockchain Technology

An article in Globes about the changing financial regulation in the US around crypto coins.

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September 4, 2018

Bitcoin Makes Up 1% of World Electricity Consumption

We were interviewed by TheMarker on Bitcoin's energy consumption, noting that this is a meeting point between the real economy and the new economy that Bitcoin represents.

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September 4, 2018

Activist Shareholders – The Israeli Challenge

Today, Barnea and ACC Israel hosted a seminar on shareholder activism. Adv. Micky Barnea discussed activism in Israeli companies. Also presenting were Elchanan (Nani) Maoz from Everest Fund and Steve Wolosky from Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP.

August 29, 2018

Supreme Court Increases Nochi Dankner's Sentence

We were interviewed by the newspaper Israel Hayom and the radio station Kol Israel Reshet Bet following the Supreme Court's decision to increase the sentence of Israeli businessman Nochi Dankner. Dankner was previously convicted of securities fraud.

Article from Israel Hayom

Kol Israel Reshet Bet (starting from min' 15:13)

August 12, 2018

Event Invite: Activist Shareholders – The Israeli Challenge

Join Barnea and ACC Israel for a seminar on shareholder activism. During the seminar we will examine activism in Israeli companies and the courtroom, while comparing the US and Israeli markets.

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June 7, 2018

Lecture at IHFA's Sixth Annual Tel Aviv Conference

We lectured at the Israel Hedge Funds Association's Sixth Annual Tel Aviv Conference. The goal of the event is to connect local industry with overseas peers, bringing together professional experts, manages, and investors. We discussed how fund managers can benefit from their relationship with the exchange.

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June 6, 2018

Israel Chapter in 2018 Anti-Money Laundering Legal Guide

Our firm's Capital Markets Department contributed to the Israel chapter of the 2018 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Anti-Money Laundering. The chapter discusses issues of enforcement and regulation to prevent money laundering in Israel.

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