The SEC Wants to Open Private Markets to Retail Investors. The Liquidity Problem Is Already Showing Up.
TL;DR: On July 7, 2026, the SEC published its 2026 Reg Flex Agenda, listing "Enhancing Retail Exposure to Private Markets" as one of roughly 40 planned rulemakings. That follows the SEC's decision to scrap the old 15%...
Private Credit's Mega-Fund Problem: Five Managers Raised $64 Billion While Retail BDCs Hit Redemption Walls
Five managers pulled in more than $64 billion in fresh private credit commitments during the first half of 2026. Barings raised $19 billion, Churchill Asset Management raised $16 billion, Crescen
The Informed Investor Access Act: What Advisor-Verified Accreditation Really Changes
Rep. Troy Downing wants your financial advisor to decide whether you're sophisticated enough to buy a private placement. His bill, the Informed Investor Access Act, would let a registered investment a
Morgan Stanley Drops the Accreditation Gate on PMAX: What 'Daily Subscriptions' Really Means
Morgan Stanley opened PMAX - Balanced to non-accredited investors at $10K. Here's the '40 Act structure behind it and why 'daily subscriptions' isn't daily liquidity.
Regulatory Arbitrage in Reg CF: How Crowdfunding Portals Are Pushing Boundaries
Regulation Crowdfunding has evolved far beyond its original intent, with portals raising $1.2 billion in 2025 through increasingly creative — and sometimes questionable — deal structures. A deep dive into the regulatory gray zones.
Why SPACs Are Making a Quiet Comeback in 2026
After the spectacular collapse of the 2020-2021 SPAC bubble, blank-check companies are returning with better structures, tighter regulation, and more realistic expectations. Here's what's different this time.