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Brexit: FCA guidance for firms operating in the UK under the Temporary Permissions Regime

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On the 4 March 2021, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) updated its website with further guidance on the Temporary Permissions Regime (“TPR”), which came into force at the end of the transition period on 31 December...more

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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

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Regulation of Custodial Practices Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 Rule 206(4)-2: September 2020

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A. Adoption in 1962 - The SEC has regulated custodial practices of investment advisers since 1962, when it first adopted rule 206(4)-2 (the “Custody Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) under...more

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Importance of conformity to international tax standards – Cayman Islands added to the EU blacklist of non-cooperative...

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The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) maintains a list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes; the purpose of which is to contribute to ongoing efforts to promote tax good governance worldwide....more

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Italy Updates Regulatory Instructions for Brexit Law Decree

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The notice details the requirements applicable to both UK investment firms operating in Italy and Italian investment firms operating in the UK. On 1 August 2019, the Italian Securities and Exchange Commission (CONSOB)...more

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Investment Funds Update Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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FCA Reports on Hard to Value Assets Review - The FCA has reported on its 2017 review into how asset management firms value so-called ‘hard to value’ assets, consisting of a short video with transcript into the risks, the...more

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SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Fund Fee Structure Disclosures

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In a Guidance Update published on December 15, 2016, the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Investment Management (Staff) articulated its views as to certain disclosure issues and...more

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SEC Division of Investment Management Issues Cybersecurity Guidance for Investment Funds and Advisers

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Division of Investment Management (“Division”) recently released a Guidance Update (“Guidance”) highlighting the importance of cybersecurity for registered investment...more

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Cybersecurity Guidance for Registered Investment Advisers

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On April 28, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a Guidance Update addressing the importance of cybersecurity and the steps registered investment advisers (and registered investment companies) may wish to...more

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Locke Lord QuickStudy: Investment Advisers Should “Beef Up” Cybersecurity Strategies - SEC Issues Updated Guidance

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Registered investment advisers should periodically assess their cybersecurity vulnerabilities, create strategies to respond, and make sure they are making the strategies work. ...more

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SEC Staff Issues Update Guidance Regarding Cybersecurity

Recently, the Staff of the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Staff”) issued updated Guidance that highlights the importance of cybersecurity of registered investment funds and...more

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FCA Publishes New Procedures and Forms for Disclosure of Material Changes by Non-UK Managers Marketing in the United Kingdom

On April 21, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) updated its webpage of guidance on the United Kingdom’s national private placement regime (NPPR) for the marketing of non-EU funds in the United Kingdom by non-UK managers...more

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SEC IM Staff Issues Guidance Update on Mixed and Shared Funding

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The staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management (Staff) has issued an IM Guidance Update regarding mixed and shared funding (Guidance Update). In the Guidance Update, the Staff...more

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New SEC Guidance on Application of Custody Rule to SPVs and Escrow Accounts

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a guidance update (Update) on Rule 206(4)-2 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Custody Rule), which regulates the custody practices of registered investment...more

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