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SEC Proposes To Enhance Disclosures by Certain Funds and Advisers Regarding ESG Investment Practices

On May 25, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to rules and reporting forms seeking to promote consistent, comparable and reliable information for investors concerning funds’ and...more

SEC Proposes Significant Amendments to the Fund Names Rule

On May 25, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed significant amendments seeking to enhance Rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), the “Names Rule” governing registered...more

SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Risk Management Requirements for Investment Advisers and Registered Funds

On Feb. 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) proposed a suite of new rules and amendments concerning cybersecurity risk management for registered investment advisers (advisers) and registered...more

SEC Proposes Changes to Share Repurchase Disclosure Rules and 10b5-1 Plans

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued for comment two separate but related proposed rule amendments regarding share repurchases and 10b5-1 Plans. The comment period will remain open for 45 days after...more

SEC Proposes Major Amendments to Money Market Fund Rules

On Dec. 15, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose amendments to certain rules governing money market funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). The SEC indicated that the...more

New NAIC Guidance to Focus on Funds’ Derivatives Activity

Insurers and fund advisers should consider newly proposed guidance from insurance regulators on funds’ use of derivatives in the context of regulatory capital treatment of a fund’s units, shares or interests. Once finalized,...more

SEC Increases Slightly ‘Qualified Client’ Dollar Amount Thresholds

On June 17, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order (the “Order”) approving a revision to Rule 205-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), which exempts...more

SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2021 Examination Priorities for Registered Funds and Their Advisers

On March 3, 2021, the Division of Examinations (the Division) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its 2021 examination priorities. The Division noted its continued emphasis on the protection of retail...more

SEC Adopts Rule Modifying Fund Valuation Oversight Practices

On Dec. 3, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a new rule (Rule 2a-5) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) that establishes an updated regulatory framework for fund valuation oversight...more

SEC Updates ‘Fund of Funds’ Rules for Registered Investment Companies, Business Development Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently overhauled the rules applicable to “fund of funds” arrangements (where funds invest in other funds), rescinding many of the existing rules and exemptions and replacing...more

SEC Adopts New Rules Regarding Use of Derivatives by Registered Investment Companies and Business Development Companies

On Oct. 28, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt a new rule (Rule 18f-4) and other related amendments, significantly altering the regulatory framework for derivatives use by registered investment...more

SEC Adopts Amendments Updating the ‘Fund of Funds’ Regulatory Framework for Registered Investment Companies and Business...

On Oct. 7, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt a new rule (Rule 12d1-4), and related amendments to existing rules and forms, to enact a comprehensive regulatory framework for “fund of funds”...more

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