Potential Designations of the Investment Banking Representative License (Series 79) and the Research Analyst License (Series 86 and Series 87) as Qualifying Natural Persons for Accredited Investor Status
By Securities, Exchange Commission · Oct 4, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
Notice is given that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") is considering whether to issue an order designating the Investment Banking Representative license (Series 79) and the Research Analyst license (Series 86 and Series 87) as each independently qualifying natural persons for accredited investor status.
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The notice does not explain the current definition of an accredited investor, the regulatory implications of expanding the definition, the timeline for the rulemaking process, or any public comment period that may be part of the SEC's consideration.
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SEC rulemaking typically involves a proposal, a public comment period, and a final rule. Changing the accredited investor definition could affect who is eligible to invest in private offerings and may have broader market implications.
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