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Europe: UK’s FCA Intensifies Scrutiny on Private Markets Valuations

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has published the findings of its multi-firm review of valuation processes for private market assets. This review follows the highlighting of vulnerabilities in private markets stemming,...more

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Latham Texas Private Funds Breakfast Series Introduction to Continuation Fund Transactions

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This winter, Latham’s Investment Funds Practice delivered an in-depth exploration of continuation fund transactions, offering strategic insights and practical guidance in the latest installment of the Texas Private Funds...more

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UK FCA highlights areas for improvement in private market valuation processes

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings of the multi-firm assessment of valuation practices and governance for valuing private equity, venture capital, private debt and infrastructure assets. The...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

FCA’s Private Market Valuations Review – Good Practice but Room for Improvement

On 5 March 2025, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published the findings of its multi-firm review of valuation processes for private market assets (the “Review”).  The Review covered a firms operating...more

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Properly Valuing Private Equity, Venture, Real Estate, and Other Private Markets Assets: Some Pointers for UK and EU Managers

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In our recent alert “New Year, Similar Concerns: The FCA’s 2025 Priorities for UK Private Fund Managers,” we discussed the updated supervisory strategy and priorities which the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has for...more

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FCA Publishes Findings on Private Market Valuation Practices

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A review of fund and portfolio managers found a number of good practices, but also revealed the need for improvement in areas such as conflict management. On 5 March 2025, the FCA published the findings from its review...more

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February 2025 Regulatory Round-Up

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued the latest Dear CEO Letter on 26th February 2025. In it, the FCA confirmed its current supervisory priorities, which include private markets, market integrity and disruption,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

SEC Settlement Highlights Importance of Proper Disclosure Requirements for Private Fund Managers

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On January 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled charges against two fund managers (collectively the “Fund Managers”) and their sole owner, chief executive office, chief compliance office, and founder...more

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Latest SEC Document Request Lists: What Private Fund Managers Should be Worrying About

Many private fund managers are breathing a sigh of relief after the Fifth Circuit struck down the Private Fund Rules (check out our blog post for more information). Do not, however, assume the SEC will stop its aggressive...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Lest We Forget, the SEC Cares About Private Equity

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During last week’s testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the questioning of SEC Chair Gary Gensler focused on the expected topics of cryptocurrency regulation, ESG disclosures, and...more

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“Side Car” Funds – Solutions for Sourcing Capital

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Given the current market volatility resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many fund sponsors are seeking additional sources of capital to protect and/or enhance their investment portfolios. There are many circumstances in...more

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The Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2017

Private investment funds and advisers are likely to face new regulatory challenges and increased litigation risks in 2017, not only because of a change in the administration, but also because many advisers have not corrected...more

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