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SPACs and De-SPAC Transactions in the UAE

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In January 2022, the Securities and Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates ("SCA") passed decision No. (1/TM) of 2022 on the Regulations on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies ("SPACs") ("Decision"). The Decision...more

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Announced New Listing Regime for SPAC

On December 17, 2021, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) announced new listing regime for special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC).  These new rules will take effect on January 1, 2022.  This...more

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First American Financial Corporation Settles SEC Case for $487,616 for Cybersecurity Data Breach and Disclosure Failures

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is gaining traction in the enforcement of cybersecurity and disclosure requirements.  The SEC has a lot on its plate these days – ESG, cybersecurity, and the traditional mix of...more

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SEC Charges Issuer with Cybersecurity Disclosure Controls Failures

The SEC announced a settled enforcement action concerning First American Financial Corporation’s violations of disclosure controls and procedures.  The violations related to disclosures made in connection with a cybersecurity...more

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SEC Considering Further Regulatory Action Regarding Proxy Voting Advice

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In This Issue. The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), Gary Gensler, issued a statement on the application of the proxy rules to proxy voting advice directed to the SEC staff to consider whether...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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"SEC Provides Guidance on SPVs and Escrows Under the Custody Rule"

In June 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a guidance update (the “Update”) on the application of the custody rule of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Custody Rule”) to special purpose...more

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SEC Staff Provides Guidance on Custody Rule Compliance When Private Funds Use SPVs and Escrow Accounts

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The staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued IM Guidance Update No. 2014-7 (the “Guidance Update”) to provide guidance on how Rule 206(4)-2 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Custody Rule”)...more

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SEC Provides Guidance to Private Equity on Seller Escrows

The SEC has issued guidance to registered private equity advisers regarding escrow arrangements resulting from the sale of a portfolio company. The guidance revolves around a circumstance involving the sale of a portfolio...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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Financial Services Bulletin: Action At The CFTC, SEC, CFPB, Fed, And FDIC

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On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") jointly issued final rules and guidelines that will require certain regulated entities...more

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