The Asian private investment market has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by factors such as regional economic expansion, evolving regulatory landscapes, and increasing investor appetite for alternative...more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted sweeping new rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act) that apply in certain circumstances to non-US advisers to private investment funds....more
On August 23, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt new and amended rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act) that will impose additional requirements on...more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 3, 2023 voted 3-2 to adopt amendments to Form PF that will impact the required reporting for certain SEC-registered investment advisers in the private fund industry (the...more
In the span of two weeks, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed rules that would significantly overhaul the regulation of the private fund industry. Specifically, on January 26, the SEC issued proposed...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 26 adopted amendments (Amendments) to the “accredited investor” definition, which is one of the principal tests for determining who is eligible to participate in certain...more
The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations issued a Risk Alert citing common deficiencies identified during examinations of investment advisers managing hedge funds and private equity funds, particularly...more
The widespread economic disruption precipitated by the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic and oil price volatility has caused debt portfolios to come under scrutiny and fund sponsors and investors to consider...more
The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact global financial markets and private funds. Institutional investors, funds-of-funds, family offices, and other investors in private funds should consider the...more