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SEC Publishes Review on Definition of an Accredited Investor

Today, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a report that reviews the definition of an Accredited Investor. In brief, an Accredited Investor is someone who earns over $200,000 a year or has a net worth of over $1 million –… Read More

SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Prepares Another Round of Recommendations on Accredited Investor Definition

The SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC) returned to meet this past week with the definition of an Accredited Investor at the top of the list for discussion. The SBCFAC provides guidance to the Commission on issues that impact smaller firms, which frequently… Read More

Angel Capital Association Provides Compelling Information to Broaden Definition of an Accredited Investor, Countering SEC’s Ambition to Exclude More Investors

During the Securities and Exchange Commission’s meeting of the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) yesterday (September 21, 2023), a representative from the Angel Capital Association (ACA) gave a compelling presentation advocating on behalf of his industry and why we need more Accredited Investors and NOT fewer…. Read More

ACA Group Acquires Data Specialist Ethos ESG

ACA Group, the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services, announced that it has acquired Ethos ESG, a provider of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings data and software “for financial advisors, asset managers, institutions, and investors.” This acquisition “marks ACA’s first analytics… Read More

Angel Capital Association: How to Define an “Accredited Investor”

At the recent Small Business Forum at the SEC held this past November one of the hot topics of discussion was the definition of an “Accredited Investor”.  As it stands today, an accredited investor is a wealthy sort that earns over $200,000 per year or… Read More

Changes to “Accredited Investor” Definition Could Clip the Wings of Angel Investors

Few words or phrases have the ability to affect the U.S. economy like the term “accredited investor.” Whether you know it or not, these two little words control $800 billion of private investment in the United Stated today. The standards for qualifying as an accredited… Read More

Crowdfunding: New Rules, New Risks, New Opportunities

ACA Angel Insights Webinar: Crowdfunding: New Rules, New Risks, New Opportunities Keep hearing about Crowdfunding but still not sure what’s really going on? During this session, you can get the real inside scoop on what is happening with Crowdfunding, General Solicitation and Congress from the people… Read More

Angel Investors Share Concerns With SEC Ahead Of General Solicitation

Yesterday the SEC held a meeting of top advisors and staff to discuss the latest rulemakings and initiatives from within the Commission. The Angel Capital Association was invited to speak on a new rule to go into effect on September 23rd that lifts the ban… Read More

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