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New SBA tax blocker exception for BDCs with dropdown SBICs

On January 19, 2024, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) created a new exception applicable to business development companies (BDCs) with wholly owned small business investment companies (SBICs) that will allow use of...more

SEC adopts rules requiring the reporting of securities loans and the disclosure of short sales

On October 13, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new Rule 10c-1a under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (1934 Act), requiring certain persons to report securities loan information to...more

SEC shortens filing deadlines for beneficial ownership reports required under sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Exchange Act

On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange...more

SBA modernizes the SBIC program

On July 13, 2023, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) finalized major revisions to the regulations governing the small business investment company (SBIC) program (Final Rule). The updated regulations represent the most...more

SEC adopts new rules to expand public company disclosure relating to cybersecurity by year end

On July 26, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released final rules requiring disclosure by public companies of material cybersecurity incidents and policies and procedures related to cybersecurity risk...more

SEC adopts rules to expand, modernize share repurchase disclosure

On May 3, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) released final rules requiring enhanced disclosure relating to issuers' repurchases of their securities and executives’ trading thereof (the Repurchase...more

Could the SBA be making changes to the SBIC program? 

On October 18, 2022, the US Small Business Administration (the SBA) proposed a wide range of regulatory changes to the rules governing the small business investment company (SBIC) program (the Proposal). ...more

SEC amends Rule 10b5-1 and revamps affirmative defense to insider trading charges

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unanimously adopted amendments to Rule 10b5-1 (the Rule), which prohibits the purchase or sale of securities on the basis of material nonpublic information (MNPI) in violation...more

Legal challenges may impact SEC’s decision to rescind 2020 proxy firm rules

​​​​​​​On July 13, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to rescind several amendments to its rules governing proxy voting advice (the Final Amendments). The vote reversed some of the key provisions...more

SEC adopts “Pay Versus Performance” disclosure rules

​​​​​​​On August 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted new provisions under Item 402 of Regulation S-K, 17 CFR 229.402(v) (the "Pay Versus Performance Rule" or "New Item 402(v)") mandating certain...more

SEC rescinds 2020 amendments to rules governing proxy advisors

​​​​​​​On July 13, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to rescind several amendments to its rules governing proxy voting advice (the Final Amendments). The vote reversed some of the key provisions...more

SEC moves forward to revise shareholder proposal rule

​​​​​​​On July 14, 2022, the SEC voted 3-2 to propose a rule adopting amendments to Rule 14a-8 (the Proposed Amendments), which requires companies subject to the federal proxy rules to include certain shareholder proposals in...more

XBRL reporting rules for BDCs come into effect as SEC adopts new electronic filing requirements

On August 1, 2022, the SEC’s structured data reporting rules governing business development companies will become effective. These rules, which were originally adopted in April 2020, require BDCs to tag certain submissions...more

SEC proposes mandatory cybersecurity disclosures

On March 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) proposed amendments to certain rules regarding cybersecurity disclosure in order to standardize and to enhance disclosures made by public companies that are...more

SEC proposes amendments to Form PF

On January 26, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds (the Proposal). The Proposal...more

SEC proposes significant changes to beneficial ownership reporting

On February 10, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) proposed to change beneficial ownership reporting requirements provided under the Regulation 13D and the Regulation 13G (the Proposal). If adopted, the...more

SEC Staff issues guidance on shareholder proposals 

On November 3, 2021, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14L (CF) (SLB 14L) relating to shareholder proposals...more

SEC’s focus on compliance: What boards should know

Rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) requires funds to review their compliance programs, as well of those of their service providers, including their investment advisers (advisers), annually....more

Sigh of relief: SEC extends position on temporary co-investment relief for BDCs

On March 2, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) updated its Frequently Asked Questions relating to the targeted co-investment relief that the SEC previously had granted in an effort to assist business...more

Updates on temporary exemptive relief: SEC provides continued relief for BDCs regarding in-person board meetings and co-investment

On January 5, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued a Public Statement updating the targeted regulatory relief that the SEC previously had granted in an effort to assist market participants, including...more

Diversity boost in the boardroom: Nasdaq proposes new rules to spark increased board diversity for listed companies

On December 1, 2020, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt listing rules that would enhance board diversity and transparency among companies listed on...more

Through the eyes of the SEC: SEC adopts amendments to MD&A disclosure requirements

On November 19, 2020, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted amendments (the Adopted Amendments)1 to Items 301 (selected financial data), 302 (supplementary financial data), and 303...more

On the right track: Securities & Exchange Commission adopts rules to streamline private offering exemptions

On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) voted to adopt final amendments (the Amendments) to “simplify, harmonize, and improve certain aspects of the exempt offering framework.” The Securities Act...more

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