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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

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FINRA Amendments to the Anti-Spinning Rules

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FINRA Amendments to Rules 5130 and 5131 - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) recently effected changes to its rules regarding the purchase, sale, allocation, and distribution of initial equity...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

Dechert LLP

SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA New Issue and Anti-Spinning Rules

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The Securities and Exchange Commission approved amendments to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority New Issue Rule (Rule 5130) and Anti-Spinning Rule (Rule 5131) (collectively, Rules) on November 5, 2019...more

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FINRA Proposes Amendments to Rules 5130 and 5131 Governing Purchase and Sale of Initial Equity Public Offerings and New Issue...

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on July 26, 2019 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a proposal to amend FINRA Rules 5130 and 5131 (collectively, Rules) (Proposed Amendments).1 The Proposed...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - August 12, 2013

FHFA Input on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Multifamily Businesses - On August 9, the FHFA announced that it is seeking public input on strategies to reduce Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's presence in the multifamily housing...more

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