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As we reach the midpoint of 2024, the SEC has maintained its rigorous enforcement stance on the private funds industry, proposing new rules and oversight tools to better identify and investigate market practices. As 2024...more
The SEC’s recent settlement involving a “pay-to-play” rule violation by a private equity firm is a timely reminder for fund managers, especially with the November elections approaching. As a refresher, Rule 206(4)-5 of...more
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Yesterday the SEC’s Division of Enforcement announced its Enforcement Results for Fiscal Year 2022, and there are a few key takeaways for fund managers. The Commission brought 760 total enforcement actions in FY 2022,...more
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In 2 separate actions, the SEC came down very hard on private equity/hedge funds regarding both disclosure and operational issues. In the first action, a firm settled for $1 million because it allegedly mischaracterized...more
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