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Is the SEC going to revamp Reg D?

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At the Northwestern/Pritzker 50th Annual Securities Regulation Institute in San Diego this week, SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw gave the Alan B. Levenson Keynote Address. Her topic: exempt offerings and the private...more

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Raising Money for a Business or Investment from Friends and Family May Require Compliance With Securities Laws

Just as there are different types of operas, there are different types of securities subject to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulation. And like opera, securities aren’t always what one might expect. It's not...more

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SEC Expands Definition of “Accredited Investor” – Here Are 5 Key Takeaways

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

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SEC Adopts Amendments to “Accredited Investor” Definition

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) recently adopted amendments to the definition of “accredited investor,” which will permit a wider range of investors to participate in certain private offerings. The amended...more

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SEC Adopts Significant Changes in Regulation of Exempt Offerings

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The Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2020, by a 3 to 2 vote, adopted significant changes to the rules governing capital raising through private offerings and other offerings exempt from registration under the...more

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Blog: SEC adopts amendments to harmonize private offering exemptions

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Yesterday, the SEC adopted, by a vote of three to two, amendments designed to harmonize and simplify the patchwork universe of private offering exemptions. The final amendments were informed by feedback received from the...more

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Divided SEC Votes To Propose “Finder” Exemption From Broker Registration

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On October 7, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) voted 3-2 to propose a conditional exemption (“Exemption”) to permit natural persons to engage in limited securities activities as “finders” on behalf of...more

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SEC Expands Accredited Investor Definition to Increase Participation in Private Offerings

On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new final rules intended to modernize the existing rules, and provide additional flexibility for certain entities and individuals the SEC deems...more

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Summer's Over, but the Pool Is Open: SEC Expands the Definition of Accredited Investor

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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

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SEC’s Expanded Definition of “Accredited Investor” and Related Amendments Creates New Opportunities for Investors and Issuers

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On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) changed the investment landscape as we know it by modestly relaxing the eligibility rules for investment in private offerings. The Adopting...more

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Expand Definition of Accredited Investor

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

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SEC Broadens the Accredited Investor Definition for Private Offerings

On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the definition of “accredited investor,” allowing individual investors with certain financial knowledge and professional expertise to...more

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SEC Expands “Accredited Investor” Definition in Rule 501(a)

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On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to expand the “Accredited Investor” definition in Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act). The amendments...more

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Regulating Unregistered Finders: New York Dips its Toe in the Murky Waters

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This alert provides a brief discussion of the practice of using unregistered “finders” in the context of a private securities offering. We provide background on the process, discuss various risks and considerations, and...more

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Proposed Expansion of “Accredited Investor” Definition Would Benefit Issuers and Investors

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to expand the definition of “accredited investor” to include additional entities that could bear the economic risks of investment and certain financially sophisticated...more

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Is the Middle Class Being Unfairly Denied Access to Private Investments?

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The SEC issued a concept release on June 18, 2019 seeking public comment on a broad range of issues relating to private offerings of securities. The SEC’s stated goal is “to simplify, harmonize and improve the exempt...more

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SEC Seeks Comments on How to Simplify Private Securities Offering Exemptions

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On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the SEC issued a Concept Release seeking comments on how to rationalize and simplify the framework governing exempt offerings in order to expand the opportunities for making investments while...more

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SEC Wants Comments On Private Offering Rule Changes

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Recently, the SEC issued a concept release to obtain input on possible changes to the offering rules. The SEC may change Regulation D private placements, Regulation Crowdfunding, secondary trading rules, the accredited...more

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Blog: SEC posts concept release on harmonization of private securities offering exemptions

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The SEC posted its new, much anticipated concept release seeking public comment on ways to harmonize and streamline the patchwork universe of private placement exemptions and “to expand investment opportunities while...more

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Private Offerings After Testing-the-Waters

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The SEC recently proposed allowing all issuers (not just emerging growth companies) to test-the-waters with qualified institutional investors (QIBs) and institutional accredited investors (IAIs) before and after filing a...more

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SEC Helps Issuers Avoid Relationship Drama in Capital Raising: New Guidance on General Solicitation

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On August 6, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff issued important guidance concerning general solicitation and general advertising (collectively, general solicitation), including the use of online...more

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Structured Thoughts: News for the financial services community, Volume 6, Issue 6

U.S. Structured Warrant Programs: Introduction - U.S. and non-U.S. banks have offered structured warrants in the U.S. to address the needs of both institutional and high-net worth investors. This article will...more

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Tips & Traps When Talking to Potential Investors

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The fundraising process requires countless hours to develop and refine an investor pitch. While the majority of that time will be focused on how to find and raise money from the best investors on the best terms, it is...more

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Regulation A+ goes effective today

Despite the attempt by the State of Montana’s securities division to stay the rule, Regulation A+ is effective as of today, June 19, 2015. Regulation A+ allows companies organized in the U.S. and Canada to raise money...more

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New SEC Rules Allow Private Companies Access to Larger Amounts of Capital (Regulation A+)

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Many companies should be able to take advantage of new SEC rules that will permit them to sell up to $50 million of securities to investors in a 12-month period without “going public.” TWO TIER SCHEME - Rules...more

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