In a 3-0 decision, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the SEC’s private fund adviser rules (“Final Rule”). Each component of the Final Rule was vacated, including the Private Fund Audit Rule, Private Fund Quarterly...more
On July 26, 2023, the SEC issued proposed rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to narrow the types of smaller investment advisers that can register with the SEC in reliance on the Internet adviser exemption....more
In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, several state and local governments (and more are soon to follow) have taken the unprecedented action of issuing “stay at home” or “shelter in place” orders that mandate the...more
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law. The CARES Act aims to ease the financial burden on businesses and individuals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic....more
On March 13, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an exemptive order providing temporary relief from Form ADV and Form PF filing obligations applicable to registered investment advisers and...more
New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts –
PROPOSED RULES –
Agencies Propose Volcker Rule Amendments Relating to Covered Funds –
On January 30, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, OCC, SEC and CFTC proposed...more
3/3/2020
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Volcker Rule
On January 30, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, OCC, SEC and CFTC proposed amendments to certain Volcker Rule restrictions relating to banking entity activities with hedge funds or private equity funds (covered funds)....more
2/27/2020
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SEC Proposes Amendments to Auditor Independence Rules -
On December 30, 2019, the SEC proposed amendments to Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, which sets...more
2/4/2020
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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts -
GUIDANCE AND ALERTS -
SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Improving Fund Principal Risks Disclosure -
On September 9, 2019, the Disclosure Review and Accounting Office...more