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SEC Charges Broker-Dealer and Two Affiliated Investment Advisers With Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule

On September 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order against three investment adviser firms for violating the whistleblower protections of Rule 21F-17(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This...more

SEC Issues Third Marketing Rule Risk Alert for Investment Advisers

On April 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) issued its third risk alert on the amended Rule 206(4)-1 (the Marketing Rule) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940...more

Investment Management Update - Q1 2024

This update covers legal developments and regulatory news for funds, their advisers, and industry participants for the quarter ended March 31. Rulemaking and Guidance: • SEC Adopts Reforms Relating to Investment Advisers...more

FinCEN Proposes New Investment Adviser AML Rule

On February 1/3, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a new rule (the Proposed Rule), that, if adopted, would add certain investment advisers to the definition of “financial institution” under the Bank...more

A 2024 Economic Outlook - Troutman Pepper Podcast [Audio]

In this podcast episode, Genna Garver, a partner in the firm's Investment Funds + Investment Management Services practice, interviews Constance Hunter, a renowned economist known for her accurate predictions of important...more

New SEC Private Funds Rules – What Is Happening and What You Need to Know - Troutman Pepper Podcast [Audio]

On August 23, the Securities and Exchange Commission finalized the Private Funds Rules. Listen to Troutman Pepper Partner Genna Garver and Fairview General Counsel and Executive Vice President Amber Allen as they discuss the...more

SEC Adopts New Advisers Act Rules for Private Fund Advisers

On August 23, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules (Adopting Release) for private fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act). The new rules require private...more

SEC Adopts Significant Amendments to Form PF

On May 3, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted significant amendments to Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds. The final amendments will...more

SEC Issues Risk Alert on Safeguarding Customer Records and Information at Branch Offices

On April 26, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (EXAMS) issued a risk alert on the importance of broker-dealers and investment advisers (collectively, “firms”) establishing and following written policies and procedures aimed...more

Troutman Pepper's "Practically Speaking" Series Regarding the SEC's New Marketing Rule

In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized amendments to its advertising and solicitation rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended....more

The SEC's New Marketing Rule - Practically Speaking: General Prohibitions

In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized amendments to its advertising and solicitation rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Those finalized amendments merged the...more

The SEC's New Marketing Rule - Practically Speaking: Hypothetical Performance

In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized amendments to its advertising and solicitation rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Those finalized amendments merged the...more

The SEC's New Marketing Rule - Practically Speaking: Performance Advertising/Track Records

In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized amendments to its advertising and solicitation rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Those finalized amendments merged the...more

The SEC’s New Marketing Rule - Practically Speaking: What Is an Advertisement?

In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized amendments to its advertising and solicitation rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Those finalized amendments merged the...more

The SEC's New Marketing Rule - Practically Speaking: Testimonials and Endorsements

In December 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized amendments to its advertising and solicitation rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Those finalized amendments merged the...more

SEC Proposes New Investment Adviser Outsourcing Oversight Requirements

On October 26, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) kicked off what’s expected to be an active season of fall rulemaking by proposing new Rule 206(4)-11 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers...more

Private Funds CFO: Fees & Expenses Survey 2022

No Place To Hide The SEC is coming – whether you’re ready or not. The founding laws of the Securities and Exchange Commission all share the assumption that the best way to protect investors is to ensure transparency...more

Investment Management Update - June 2022

Covering legal developments and regulatory news for funds, their advisers, and industry participants for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. ...more

Investment Management Update - February 2022

Covering legal developments and regulatory news for funds, their advisers, and industry participants for the period July 2021 through December 2021. ...more

SEC Throws Down the Gauntlet and Proposes Significant New Private Fund Adviser Rules/Amendments to Existing Investment Advisers...

On February 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed numerous new rules and amendments to existing rules and Form ADV under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act). The proposed changes...more

SEC Proposed Form PF Amendments Kick Off SEC Chair Gensler's Push for Increased Transparency for Private Funds

On January 26, the SEC approved proposed amendments to Investment Advisers Act Rule 204(b)-1 and Form PF to require prompt reporting of certain extraordinary events that may signal distress or market instability. The...more

Investment Management Update - August 2021

Covering legal developments and regulatory news for funds, their advisers, and industry participants through June 2021. ...more

SEC Division of Examinations Issues Risk Alerts on Cross Trades and Wrap Fee Programs

On July 21, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations (Division) released two separate “risk alerts,” encouraging investment advisers to implement written policies and procedures or review existing...more

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC Publish Proposed Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) have published proposed...more

7/30/2021  /  Banking Sector , Banks , FDIC , OCC

Investment Management Update - June 2021

The Office of the Chief Accountant of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management periodically issues “Dear Chief Financial Officer” letters to help registered investment companies, business development companies (BDCs), and...more

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