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9/12/2024
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Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
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Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
5/16/2024
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Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
3/14/2024
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Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
2/15/2024
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Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
12/14/2023
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Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
10/24/2023
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Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
7/28/2023
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Four Key Considerations Since SEC Amended Form PF -
In early May, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule amending Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment...more
6/14/2023
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SEC to Inspect Firms for Compliance With New Advertising and Solicitation Rule -
November 4 is the compliance date for the new rule governing advertising and solicitation activities by investment advisers. The new rule...more
10/13/2022
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The blockchain technology that powers cryptocurrency originated in an obscure white paper, anonymously published under the name Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. In the 13 years following its publication, the cryptocurrency industry...more
7/16/2021
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BROKER-DEALER FINRA -
Shares Practices Firms Use to Protect Customers from Online Account Takeover Attempts -
On April 11, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued Regulatory Notice 21-18 (Notice) in...more
BROKER-DEALER -
FINRA Seeks Comment Regarding Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives -
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is seeking comment on rules, operations and administrative processes that may...more
BROKER-DEALER -
SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee to Discuss Opportunities for Underrepresented Founders and Investors -
On April 26, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that its Small...more
5/3/2021
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UK
BROKER-DEALER -
Gary Gensler Names Initial Senior Staff Members -
On April 19, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the appointments of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s senior staff, who will be responsible for...more
SEC/CORPORATE -
SEC Statements Regarding SPACs Address Warrants and Projections -
Following the increase in the number of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and the related business combinations between SPACs...more
SEC/CORPORATE -
SEC Corp Fin Staff Issues Statement on SPAC Transactions -
On March 31, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a staff statement...more
BROKER-DEALER -
2021 Advisory Committee Overview and Engagement Notice -
On March 26, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) published a notice encouraging employees of member firms and other interested...more
SEC/CORPORATE -
Acting SEC Chair Lee Provides Public Statement Welcoming Public Comment on Climate Change Disclosures -
On March 15, Acting Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Allison Herren Lee made a public...more
3/22/2021
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NFA ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
SEC/CORPORATE -
SEC Staff Releases Sample Comment Letter on Securities Offerings During Periods of Market and Price Volatility -
On February 8, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff)...more
BROKER-DEALER -
Annual Verification in the FINRA Contact System Due January 27 -
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) requires that each FINRA member complete an annual verification (the Annual...more
SEC/CORPORATE -
Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act Signed Into Law by President Trump -
In December 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the HFCAA). The...more