Angel Investors Network

    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC regulations, FINRA compliance, and securities law updates that impact angel investors, fund managers, and capital raisers. Reg D, Reg A+, Reg CF, and accredited investor rules explained.

    The 3(c)(7) Exemption: What Qualified Purchaser Status Actually Means for Private Fund Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The 3(c)(7) Exemption: What Qualified Purchaser Status Actually Means for Private Fund Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··7 min read
    The Compliance Signal That Separates Serious GPs From Pitch-Deck Tourists
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The Compliance Signal That Separates Serious GPs From Pitch-Deck Tourists

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    Carried Interest Taxation 2026: What Congress Is Threatening and What It Costs PE Funds
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Carried Interest Taxation 2026: What Congress Is Threatening and What It Costs PE Funds

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    SEC Proposes Scrapping Reg NMS Rule 611 — What It Means for Tokenized Stocks on DeFi
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Proposes Scrapping Reg NMS Rule 611 — What It Means for Tokenized Stocks on DeFi

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    Rule 506(c) Just Got Clearer for Tokenized Securities: What the July 2026 SEC Guidance Means
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Rule 506(c) Just Got Clearer for Tokenized Securities: What the July 2026 SEC Guidance Means

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    SEC's First Rule 18f-4 Enforcement: What Every ETF Investor Needs to Know
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC's First Rule 18f-4 Enforcement: What Every ETF Investor Needs to Know

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··6 min read
    SEC's New Activist SPV Disclosure Rules: What Every Proxy Fight Investor Needs to Know
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC's New Activist SPV Disclosure Rules: What Every Proxy Fight Investor Needs to Know

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    SEC's Blue-Sky Reform: How Eliminating 53-State Review Could Unlock REITs and BDCs
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC's Blue-Sky Reform: How Eliminating 53-State Review Could Unlock REITs and BDCs

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    REIT Fraud Red Flags: The 10-Point Checklist Every Investor Needs
    Regulatory & Compliance

    REIT Fraud Red Flags: The 10-Point Checklist Every Investor Needs

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    Rule 506(c) and Tokenized Securities: What the SEC's July 2026 Guidance Means for Accredited Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Rule 506(c) and Tokenized Securities: What the SEC's July 2026 Guidance Means for Accredited Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    SEC's 2026 Small Business Forum: Reg CF Could Go to $20M — And Accredited Investor Rules May Change Too
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC's 2026 Small Business Forum: Reg CF Could Go to $20M — And Accredited Investor Rules May Change Too

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    Securitize Registers as SEC Investment Adviser: What Tokenized Fund Compliance Means for Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Securitize Registers as SEC Investment Adviser: What Tokenized Fund Compliance Means for Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read