The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to the “accredited investor” definition, one of the principal tests for determining who is eligible to participate in our private ...

RALEIGH – When we begin advising new clients about raising capital, we always ask them whether they know what an “Accredited Investor” is. Most people who have experience raising capital know that ...

While it passed somewhat under the radar with the holiday season, on December 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released a proposal to significantly amend the existing ...

An accredited investor is an individual or entity who is considered wealthy and financially sophisticated enough to invest in certain high-risk securities, like early stage companies. The Securities ...

Two bills seeking to widen the pool of investors who can invest in private equity passed the House last week by voice vote. The Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act, H.R. 835, ...

In order to participate in the private equity markets, individuals are required to meet the definition of an “accredited investor.” This definition was traditionally based on an individual’s level of ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to allow more individuals and entities to invest in regulated financial instruments. According to a press release issued Wednesday, the SEC ...

As we hope you all know, any time a real estate developer or issuer takes money from a person or entity that will not be an active participate in the efforts to make the endeavor profitable, then that ...