The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued an information letter (“DOL Letter”) that could provide sponsors of private equity and other private investment funds a new source of investor capital – some of the...more
New DOL information letter sheds light on how US defined contribution retirement plans (such as 401(k) plans) may offer private equity investments in compliance with ERISA.
Key Points:
..Private fund sponsors and “fund of...more
Final rule reflects some concessions, but its broad scope and compliance costs will cause financial services advisers to re-evaluate their business models.
On April 6, 2016, the US Department of Labor (the DOL) released...more
5/5/2016
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