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Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP

While you were Quarantining – the Private Offering Regulatory Framework Gets a Makeover – What’s New and What you Need to Know.

On March 15, 2021, at long last, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)’s proposed amendments to the private offering rules (a process which began in June 2019 via a concept release) are anticipated to go into effect....more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

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 Expands Definition of Accredited Investor

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On August 25, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the definition of “accredited investor” in Rule 501 promulgated under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. Historically,...more

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

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

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

King & Spalding

SEC Opens Private Capital Markets to New Investors by Expanding Accredited Investor Definition

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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

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SEC Expands Definition of Accredited Investor

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On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted final rules amending the definitions of both an “accredited investor” under Rule 501 of Regulation D and a “qualified institutional buyer” under...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

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

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

SEC Expands Universe of “Accredited Investors”

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

Snell & Wilmer

SEC Expands Accredited Investor Definition

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On August 26, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted changes to expand its longstanding definition of “accredited investor.” The changes are the culmination of efforts by the SEC that began with its...more

Sullivan & Worcester

SEC Amends Definitions of "Accredited Investor" and "Qualified Institutional Buyer"

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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

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

SEC Expands The Accredited Investor Definition

On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments (the Amendment) to the “accredited investor” definition to broaden the category of potential investors in private offerings of securities...more

Perkins Coie

SEC Adopts Amendments to Expand Accredited Investor Definition

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments on August 26, 2020, to update the definition of “accredited investor” in Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act of 1933. The amendments will allow more investors to...more

Foley Hoag LLP

SEC Amends “Accredited Investor” Definition

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On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended the definition of “accredited investor,” one of the principal tests for determining eligibility for participation in private placements of securities....more

Fenwick & West LLP

SEC Expands “Accredited Investor” Definition and Modernizes Disclosure Required by Regulation S-K

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On August 26, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules to expand the accredited investor definition and modernize the disclosure requirements under Regulation S-K Items 101 (Business), 103 (Legal...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

Troutman Pepper

SEC Amends “Accredited Investor” Definition

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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

Stinson LLP

SEC Expands Accredited Investor Definition

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On August 26, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules to expand the categories of natural persons that may qualify as “accredited investors” under the Securities Act to include persons with certain...more

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SEC Modernizes "Accredited Investor" Definition

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On August 26, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or “Commission”) adopted amendments to the definition of “accredited investor” to add new categories of qualifying natural persons and entities and make...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

SEC Adopts Rule Amendments Designed to Expand Access to Private Investment Opportunities

On August 26, 2020, by a 3-2 vote, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted rule changes that generally expand the scope of the definitions of “accredited investor” in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D and of...more

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SEC Rulemaking Expands Accredited Investor Definition

On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments and issued a related order to expand the definition of “accredited investor” under Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act to include natural persons...more

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SEC Proposes to Update “Accredited Investor” Definition

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On December 18, 2019, the SEC proposed to amend its definition of “Accredited Investor” with hopes to expand access to private capital markets to a wider range of investors. The proposed changes create two new categories of...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

SEC Proposes Rule Amendments Designed to Expand Access to Private Investment Opportunities

By a 3-2 vote, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) approved the publication of a release on December 18, 2019, generally expanding the scope of the definitions of “accredited investor” in Rule 501(a) of...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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