New York's novel mandatory disclosure requirement is more extensive than what is required by its federal counterpart, mandating the disclosure of a litany of "information and documentation," accompanied by affidavits from a...more
The Situation: The Staffs of the Divisions of Corporation Finance, Investment Management and Trading and Markets ("Divisions") of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and its Office of the Chief Accountant...more
7/19/2019
/ Banking Sector ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Investment ,
Investment Adviser ,
ISDA ,
Joint Statements ,
Libor ,
Market Participants ,
New Guidance ,
Registration Statement ,
Secured Overnight Funding Rate (SOFR) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Working Groups
The D.C. Circuit’s decision is significant because certain SEC statutes require a finding of willfulness.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ("D.C. Circuit") is raising the bar on "willful"...more
5/15/2019
/ Anti-Fraud Provisions ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Form ADV ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Negligence ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Violations ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Statutory Requirements ,
Strict Liability ,
Willful Violations