An Overview of the SEC’s Recently Adopted Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Rule
An increase in the volume and complexity of filings with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has resulted in the temporary extension of review timelines for certain offering documents, compliance reviews, applications and...more
At the October 7, 2020 open meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Chairman Jay Clayton announced that the Staff of the Commission proposed to grant exemptive relief, permitting natural persons to engage in...more
On July 6, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) announced its long-awaited adoption of amendments (the Amendments) to Rule 0-5 (17 CFR 270.0-5) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act)...more
In this issue, we summarize regulatory, litigation and industry developments from October 2019 to early January 2020 impacting the investment management sector, including SEC action on use of derivatives by registered...more
Presented by Pepper Hamilton and Financial Executives Alliance, Pepper Hamilton partners John P. Falco and John M. Ford discussed "An Overview of the SEC’s Recently Adopted Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Rule" on a recent...more
Until now, investment advisers seeking to launch ETFs had to navigate a costly and time-consuming approval process. The long-awaited change should be a boon to investors and managers alike, but it will also mean adapting to...more
SEC Adopts ETF Rule - On September 25, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously adopted Rule 6c-11 under the 1940 Act to modernize the regulation of exchange-traded funds by establishing a clear and...more