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 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
    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
    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
    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
    The SEC Just Quietly Updated Its Reg CF Guidance. Here's What Actually Changed.
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The SEC Just Quietly Updated Its Reg CF Guidance. Here's What Actually Changed.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··8 min read
    How to Read a Private Fund's SEC Form D Before You Invest: A Checklist for Accredited Investors
    Regulatory & Compliance

    How to Read a Private Fund's SEC Form D Before You Invest: A Checklist for Accredited Investors

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    What Happens When a Limited Partner Defaults on a Capital Call
    Regulatory & Compliance

    What Happens When a Limited Partner Defaults on a Capital Call

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
    The SEC Wants to Open Private Markets to Retail Investors. The Liquidity Problem Is Already Showing Up.
    Regulatory & Compliance

    The SEC Wants to Open Private Markets to Retail Investors. The Liquidity Problem Is Already Showing Up.

    Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read