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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

SEC Approves Changes to Accredited Investor Definition

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted changes to the definition of an accredited investor that could open up new possibilities for private capital investments, including those in family businesses. The...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Expansion of the pool of accredited investors 

On August 26, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted amendments to Rule 215 and Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), which...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

SEC Adopts Amendments To Accredited Investor And Qualified Institutional Buyer Definitions

On August 26, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the definitions of “accredited investor” in Rule 501(a) under Regulation D and “qualified institutional buyer” in Rule 144A under the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Expands Accredited Investor Definition To Allow More Participation in Private Offerings

On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to expand the definition of “accredited investor” in Rule 215 and Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

SEC Modernizes And Expands "Accredited Investor" Definition

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On August 26, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the “accredited investor” definition in Rule 501 of Regulation D. Below, we summarize the key takeaways from this change, as well as...more

Dechert LLP

SEC Proposes Amendments to Update Accredited Investor and Qualified Institutional Buyer Definitions

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 2019 approved for publication a rulemaking proposal (Proposal) to: amend the definition of “accredited investor;” introduce additional qualification methods; codify...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Proposes Amendments To Expand Accredited Investor Definition

On December 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to expand the definition of “accredited investor” in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D. The proposed amendments would allow more investors to...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Securities laws can derail your estate plan

It’s not uncommon for high-net-worth individuals to hold their assets in trusts, family limited partnerships or charitable foundations. If the assets held in this manner include interests in hedge funds or other...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - October/November 2018

In This Issue: - Who needs an estate plan? Quick answer: Everyone - NINGs, DINGs and WINGs: Understanding the tax angles of self-settled trusts - Securities laws can derail your estate plan - ESTATE PLANNING...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Take this Securities Law Quiz for Family Business Owners!

Most family business owners might live their entire lives without running into securities law issues or problems. Many probably believe that there is an automatic exemption applicable to a family business from the...more

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