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Florida recently implemented amendments to its Securities and Investor Protection Act (“Chapter 517”), bringing significant changes to the regulatory framework governing private placements, investment advisors, and exemptions...more
Investments in private markets are rapidly becoming an essential part of a well-rounded investment portfolio, especially for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. According to Ernst & Young, the assets under...more
The SEC recently adopted amendments to Rule 501(a) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 that expand the definition of “accredited investor” by adding new categories of eligibility based on professional knowledge,...more
For the first time since 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended the definition of "accredited investors" under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D, promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended....more
On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted an expanded definition of “accredited investor” in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act). Part of an effort “to...more
INTRODUCTION - On 26 August 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted amendments to Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), which...more
On August 26, the SEC amended its rules under the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the definition of “accredited investor” used for determining eligibility to invest in certain securities offerings exempt from Securities Act...more
An expanded universe of individuals and entities will be able to participate as “accredited investors” in securities offerings as a result of recent SEC rulemaking. The SEC has expanded its definition of “Accredited...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted amendments to its current rules under the Securities Act of 1933 relating to the definitions of an "accredited investor" and a "qualified institutional buyer." The amendments...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 last week to adopt amendments to the “accredited investor” definition, one of the tests the SEC uses to determine eligibility to invest in unregistered private offerings of...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) last week adopted amendments to Rule 501(a) (Rule) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Act), to add additional categories of individuals and...more
On August 26, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments expanding the definition of “accredited investor” to allow additional categories of investors to invest in unregistered private offerings. The...more
I. INTRODUCTION - On December 18, 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed amendments to Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”),...more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") proposed on December 18, 2019 amendments to, among other things, its current rules under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") relating to the definitions of...more
The SEC today proposed amendments to the definition of “accredited investor,” one of the principal tests for who is eligible to participate in exempt private placements of securities. According to the SEC, the proposed...more
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) issued a memorandum (the “Memorandum”) with guidance for registered broker-dealers and investment advisers on various non-exclusive means of verifying an...more