FAQs on the Definition of Accredited Investor and Opt-in Process

Clarifications on the definition of Accredited Investor under the Securities and Futures Act and application of the opt-in regime.

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Applies to: Members of Public , Dealing in Capital Markets Products , Licensed Fund Management Company , Registered Fund Management Company , Securities Crowdfunding , Venture Capital Fund Management Company , Exempt Capital Markets Services Entity , Exempt Futures Broker , Exempt OTC Derivatives Broker , Licensed Financial Adviser , Exempt Financial Adviser , Exempt Financial Adviser Serving up to 30 Accredited Investors , Licensed Trust Company , Markets and Exchanges

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This set of FAQs seeks to clarify the definition of an accredited investor (AI) and the transition arrangement, the persons prescribed as AIs, and the application of the opt-in and opt-out process.