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
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
Why It Matters -
Broker-dealers and investment advisers should take heed of OCIE’s guidance and assess their compliance policies and procedures accordingly. Compliance should consider, in consultation with their counsel,...more
8/19/2020
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