This comprehensive course offers a thorough understanding of the regulatory aspects of alternative investments, focusing on the roles of regulatory bodies and reporting obligations. It covers securities, issuers, registrations, and laws relevant to accredited investors. The importance of due diligence, anti-money laundering regulations, and investor protection are also explained. In this course you will analyze the application of private equity, hedge fund, real estate, and private debt assets for consumers with varying sophistication and net worth. The course also provides insights into land and non-land alternatives, and discusses best practices for derivatives, credit, equity, real estate, and commodities. It concludes with exploring private issues, working with private equity and accredited investors, and developing a real estate investment trust.
Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments
Instructor: Dr. Craig Lemoine
Sponsored by University of Illinois
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What you'll learn
Develop an understanding of the regulatory aspects of alternative investments including reporting obligations and accredited investors laws.
Analyze the application of various types of alternative investments such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and private debt assets.
Explore best practices for various investments and working with private equity and accredited investors.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. Then dive into the second part of this module to explore the financial industry’s regulatory landscape, understanding roles of regulators, licensing requirements for professionals, and reporting obligations in this succinct module.
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10 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will dive into securities regulations, compliance for alternative investments, laws for accredited investors, and the significance of due diligence and AML in investor protection.
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11 videos1 reading1 assignment
In this module, you will explore land and non-land investments, understand hedge funds, commodities, and virtual currencies, and learn best practices for various asset classes.
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13 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this module, you will investigate intrastate and crowdfunding exceptions, the role of accredited investors, and real estate trusts through the Hover Lawn case study. In the fast pace world of startups and high tech this journey allows you to explore securities and alternatives from the perspective of a business owner and a new idea. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!
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10 videos6 readings2 assignments
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