In the second step of its five-part plan to enhance registered funds regulations, the SEC has proposed new requirements on portfolio liquidity, risk monitoring, and board oversight.
At an open meeting held on September...more
9/28/2015
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The November 1, 2015 deadline is approaching for US financial services providers—including many US fund managers, private funds, and registered investment companies—to file a BE-180 with the US Department of Commerce....more
9/18/2015
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The SEC needs more time to consider generic listing standards for active ETFs.
On September 2, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice (Notice) designating a longer period of time to consider...more
Based on recent announcements from the SEC and its Staff, changes may be forthcoming for advisers’ use of third-party solicitors for government entity clients....more
7/29/2015
Growth in the ETP industry has led the SEC to seek public comment on a variety of topics related to the listing and trading of ETP shares.
On June 12, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a release (the...more
7/2/2015
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The SEC is considering an amended proposal by NYSE Arca to adopt generic listing standards for actively managed ETFs.
On June 5, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order (the Order) instituting...more
Proposals would impose new disclosure requirements designed to enhance the SEC’s ability to monitor the industry.
On May 20, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously approved proposals intended to...more
Although the proposed listing standards could significantly reduce regulatory barriers, commissioner dissent in exchange-traded product order underscores regulatory concerns about novel products....more
The new product will have characteristics of both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
On November 6, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a notice indicating that it intends to grant exemptive...more
On July 23, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3–2 to significantly amend the regulatory framework of money market mutual funds (MMFs), particularly Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of...more
On July 10, 2013, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a series of three releases — referred to in this White Paper as the General Solicitation Release, the Bad Actors Release, and the Proposing...more
Division of Investment Management's guidance reminds firms to comply with conditions and representations in exemptive orders and notes that consequences for noncompliance may be "severe."...more
Settlement with mutual fund directors and service providers serves as a reminder of responsibilities for disclosures relating to the approval of investment advisory contracts and provides insight into SEC enforcement...more
Interpretive letter outlines the conditions for the use of exchange-traded product marketing materials containing pre-inception index performance, including disclosure requirements, performance presentation standards, and a...more