CFTC Removes Last Hurdle: Hedge Funds Now Allowed to Advertise to Public
CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago, the SEC adopted Title II of the Jobs Act, removing the ban on general solicitation and creating enormous opportunities for capital formation. The elimination of the 'do not solicit' rule allows companies with Reg D offerings to advertise directly to accredited investors. Until last week, hedge funds were still barred from many public advertisements under separate Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rules related to derivatives trading. Extensive lobbying by the hedge fund industry resulted in the CFTC easing restrictions to move in line with the SEC. Accredited investors now have greater access to hedge funds once available only to the wealthy elite.
Zacks Private Offers Investors Free Access to an Alternative Investment Database
ZacksPrivate.com is a free resource designed to bring transparency to the private markets. The site lets accredited investors research, compare and discuss the whole universe of Reg D offerings: hedge funds; venture capital funds; oil and gas partnerships; non-exchange traded REITS; and promising startups offering equity.
Accredited Investors Can Access the Latest Hedge Fund Offerings on Zacks Private
- Benchmark and compare hedge funds by strategy
- Review performance information on more than 3,000 hedge funds
- Access an expanding library of news and investor tools; research trends
- Review marketing materials, returns data and detailed company profiles
- Join a growing community of accredited investors to discuss investments
- Message in real time to interact directly with hedge fund managers
Zacks Private Appeals to Accredited Investors and Alternative Investment Issuers
Under the umbrella of the advertising agency Zacks Direct, ZacksPrivate.com offers hedge fund managers and other Reg D issuers a sophisticated platform to exhibit their investment opportunities―a transparent and comprehensive space where they can disclose both the risks and benefits of each investment. Investors can compare different hedge funds that use a similar strategy and review detailed performance data. While consulting with a certified financial advisor or other representative is always recommended, Zacks Private allows accredited investors with a sophisticated understanding of the financial markets to do their own research and to discover and compare investments that fit their financial goals.
Zacks Private is a resource platform and is not part of any FINRA regulated Broker/Dealer.
Media Contacts:
Ann Pichette, Zacks Direct, EVP, Managing Director
(312) 265-9187 or [email protected]
For more information on the services of Zacks Private, visit zacksprivate.com or email [email protected]
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