SEC Exam Proposal Could Expand Retail Access to Private Markets
Image: BeInCryptoThe U.S. SEC has released a public comment proposal for a $100 accredited investor exam to be built by FINRA. The in-person test would include roughly 75 multiple-choice questions, with 20% to 28% focused on investment risks. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong supported the proposal, while Marina Wealth Advisors principal Noah Damsky called it "horrible." PitchBook data shows private fund fundraising is on track for a fifth straight year of decline.
Key points
- The SEC released a public comment proposal for a new accredited investor exam.
- Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly backed the SEC's private market access plan.
- Private fund fundraising is on track for a fifth consecutive year of decline.
Why it matters
The proposal could let retail investors access private market assets currently limited to accredited investors. Declining private fund fundraising has pushed regulators to consider expanding the pool of eligible investors.
What's unclear
Whether the exam would replace existing accredited investor rules or be an additional option is not specified
No timeline for the SEC to finalize the proposal is included in the reports
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Coinbase CEO Backs SEC Proposal to Expand Retail Access to Private Markets
Coverage timeline
- First reported by BeInCrypto
- Confirmed by Blockonomi
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