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.

    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
    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
    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
    Reg D vs Reg A+ vs Reg CF — Securities Exemptions Explained
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Reg D vs Reg A+ vs Reg CF — Securities Exemptions Explained

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    How to Read a Private Placement Memorandum: 12 Sections Investors Skip
    Regulatory & Compliance

    How to Read a Private Placement Memorandum: 12 Sections Investors Skip

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··17 min read
    SPACs Are Back in 2026: What the 2024 SEC Rules Fixed and Didn't
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SPACs Are Back in 2026: What the 2024 SEC Rules Fixed and Didn't

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··12 min read
    SEC CFI Q260.40: What On-Chain Accredited Investor Verification Means for 506(c) Token Issuers
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC CFI Q260.40: What On-Chain Accredited Investor Verification Means for 506(c) Token Issuers

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    SEC Greenlights On-Chain Accredited Investor Attestations for Rule 506(c) Tokenized Offerings
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Greenlights On-Chain Accredited Investor Attestations for Rule 506(c) Tokenized Offerings

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    SEC Clears On-Chain Accredited Investor Verification for Tokenized 506(c) Deals: What It Means
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Clears On-Chain Accredited Investor Verification for Tokenized 506(c) Deals: What It Means

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read