Last Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose new Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) establishing a framework for funds’ fair value determinations (Proposed Rule)....more
On Dec. 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) proposed amendments to broaden the definition of “Accredited Investor” under Regulation D to cover a broader group of investors, including adding...more
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On Aug. 21, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) voted 3–2 to publish new guidance on the proxy voting responsibilities of investment advisers under Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940...more
On June 18, 2019, the SEC issued a concept release requesting comments on, among other things, whether to liberalize the definition of “Accredited Investor” under Regulation D to cover a broader group of investors, including...more
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On June 18, 2019, the SEC adopted final amendments (the “Amendments”) to the auditor independence rules set forth in Rule 2-01(c)(1)(ii)(A) of Regulation S-X (the “Loan Rule”). The Loan Rule identifies debtor-creditor...more
6/21/2019
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The SEC has adopted rule amendments to simplify disclosure requirements consistent with its mandate under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. ...more
5/1/2019
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In March 2019, the SEC, at the direction of Congress, proposed rules (the “Proposed Rules”) to modify the registration, communications, and offering processes for business development companies (“BDCs”) and registered...more