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 Approves FINRA Rule Changes Easing Capital Rules for Non-Traded REITs and DPPs
    Regulatory & Compliance

    SEC Approves FINRA Rule Changes Easing Capital Rules for Non-Traded REITs and DPPs

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    Senate Hearing Pushes 403(b) Access to Collective Investment Trusts
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Senate Hearing Pushes 403(b) Access to Collective Investment Trusts

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    The SEC's New Risk Alert Just Told You What Examiners Are Writing Down About Your Fee Disclosures
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The SEC's New Risk Alert Just Told You What Examiners Are Writing Down About Your Fee Disclosures

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    What Is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), and How Do RIAs Access Alternative Investments?
    Regulatory & Compliance

    What Is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), and How Do RIAs Access Alternative Investments?

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    Bad Actor Disqualification Under Rule 506: What Every LP Should Check Before Wiring Capital
    Regulatory & Compliance

    Bad Actor Disqualification Under Rule 506: What Every LP Should Check Before Wiring Capital

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··13 min read
    How to Read a Private Fund Subscription Agreement Before You Sign
    Regulatory & Compliance

    How to Read a Private Fund Subscription Agreement Before You Sign

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··9 min read
    What Happens When an LP Can't Meet a Capital Call: The Remedies Ladder, Consequences, and What to Do Before You Miss
    Regulatory & Compliance

    What Happens When an LP Can't Meet a Capital Call: The Remedies Ladder, Consequences, and What to Do Before You Miss

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
    What This Week's SEC Form D Filings Reveal About Where Private Capital Is Flowing
    Regulatory & Compliance

    What This Week's SEC Form D Filings Reveal About Where Private Capital Is Flowing

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 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
    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
    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
    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