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SEC’s Final Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

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After much anticipation, on March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) released its Final Rule—The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors—mandating...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

SEC adopts new rules to expand public company disclosure relating to cybersecurity by year end

On July 26, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released final rules requiring disclosure by public companies of material cybersecurity incidents and policies and procedures related to cybersecurity risk...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

SEC Delays Proposed Cybersecurity Rules

According to its Spring 2023 rulemaking agenda, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed issuance of two sets of cybersecurity requirements that previously were expected to be finalized in April 2023. The...more

Venable LLP

Changes to Maryland General Corporation Law and Maryland REIT Law Effective October 1, 2023

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The General Assembly of Maryland has enacted House Bill 209 (Chapter 560 of the Laws of Maryland 2023), amending several provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the "MGCL"), the Maryland REIT Law (the "MRL") and...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

SEC adopts significant changes to shareholder reports for N-1A filers and amendments to investment company advertising rules

On October 26, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rule and form amendments (Final Rule) that significantly alter the form and content of annual and semi-annual shareholder reports provided by...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Investment Management Update - December 2021

In this issue, we cover regulatory developments impacting the investment management sector, including proposed legislation supported by the Investment Company Institute to address challenges for closed-end funds; the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Diversity boost in the boardroom: SEC approves Nasdaq’s new rules to spark increased board diversity for listed companies

On August 6, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC’s (Nasdaq) Board Diversity Rule, which is intended to enhance board diversity and transparency among companies listed on its...more

Morgan Lewis

SEC Modernizes Framework for Fund Valuation Practices

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Financial markets and fund investment practices have changed substantially since the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last addressed fund valuation comprehensively 50 years ago. In adopting Rule 2a-5 on December 3,...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Through the eyes of the SEC: SEC adopts amendments to MD&A disclosure requirements

On November 19, 2020, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted amendments (the Adopted Amendments)1 to Items 301 (selected financial data), 302 (supplementary financial data), and 303...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

On the right track: Securities & Exchange Commission adopts rules to streamline private offering exemptions

On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) voted to adopt final amendments (the Amendments) to “simplify, harmonize, and improve certain aspects of the exempt offering framework.” The Securities Act...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

What are DRMs and do you need one? SEC adopts framework for derivatives use by registered funds and BDCs

On October 28, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt Rule 18f-4 (the Final Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), which establishes a comprehensive framework...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

Preliminary Planning for the 2021 Proxy Season

Our preliminary list of important planning considerations for the 2021 proxy season is set forth below. Directors’ and Officers’ Questionnaires; Committee Charters - We have identified only a few possible changes to...more

Dechert LLP

SEC Proposes to Modernize Disclosure Framework for Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds, Modify Fee Information in Investment...

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The Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2020 unanimously approved proposed rule and form amendments (Proposed Rule) that would comprehensively revise and update the disclosure framework for mutual funds and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The ROI of Effective Compliance and a Webinar to Boot

We are now at a place where there is sufficient data, academic research and actual use cases from corporations and businesses that demonstrate good ethics and compliance programs are not simply good for business but when...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

The SEC extends relief from in-person board meeting requirement for investment companies

On March 13, 2020, and March 25, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued exemptive orders (the March Orders) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) providing regulatory relief for...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

The SEC proposed amendments to modernize fund valuation practices

On April 21, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the proposal of new Rule 2a-5 (the Proposed Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), that would establish a framework...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Coronavirus – The SEC provides relief for investment companies

On March 13, 2020, the SEC issued an exemptive order under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act” and the “1940 Act Order”) providing relief for registered management investment companies and business development...more

A&O Shearman

SEC Grants Sweeping Temporary Exemptions to Funds to Comply With Voting, Reporting and Prospectus Delivery Requirements

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In an Order dated March 13, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission offered an exemption to investment companies, business development companies (BDCs) and investment advisers grappling with challenges to the routine...more

WilmerHale

SEC Extends Deadline for Form ADV and Form PF Filing for Advisers, Disclosure Relief for Registered Funds and Business Development...

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On March 13, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order (the Advisers Act Release) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act) providing regulatory relief for investment advisers whose...more

Troutman Pepper

SEC Grants Relief to Funds and Advisers Related to COVID-19 Outbreak

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As a result of the current and potential effects of COVID-19, the SEC has relaxed certain requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and rules under the Acts....more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

COVID-19 - The SEC acts quickly

On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued two statements intended to ease certain corporate governance and reporting obligations in light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Business Development Company Guide for Capital Markets

This guide covers all related information that a securities practitioner needs when working with a Business Development Company (BDC). It provides an overview of the industry and covers applicable securities laws and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Best Practices for Independent Directors of Business Development Companies

As business development companies (BDCs) grow in popularity, the role of their independent directors grows in importance. Here we look at the increasingly important role that BDC independent directors play and how their...more

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