An offering cannot be made using rule 506 if it includes a bad actor that is engaging or has engaged in a bad act.
Reg d rule 506 bad actor.
The rule became effective september 2013.
Rule 506 c allows for general solicitation of accredited investors.
Rule 506 is the most commonly used regulation d exemption.
D in regard to any person who purchased securities in an issuer s rule 506 b offering as an accredited investor prior to september 23 2013 and continues to hold such securities for the same issuer s rule 506 c offering obtaining a certification by such person at the time of sale that he or she qualifies as an accredited investor.
This rule a product of the jobs act became effective on september 23 2013 and is the original source of the bad actor rule.
Rule 506 d identifies certain persons that may potentially become bad actors it also lists certain events disqualifying events or bad acts.
Section 926 requires us to adopt rules that disqualify securities offerings involving certain felons and other bad actors from reliance on rule 506 of regulation d.