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
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
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
5/10/2024
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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Covering legal developments and regulatory news for funds, their advisers, and industry participants for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
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Covering legal developments and regulatory news for funds, their advisers, and industry participants for the period July 2021 through December 2021.
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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
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
Covering legal developments and regulatory news for funds, their advisers, and industry participants through June 2021.
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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 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
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