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The key challenges in digital assets: What is keeping leaders up at night?

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Institutional clients prioritise scale, credibility and compliance in the digital assets sector. Distribution challenges and strict marketing restrictions remain as significant hurdles for businesses....more

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SEC Order Granting Temporary Exemptive Relief from Compliance with Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO

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On December 3, 2025 the SEC issued an Order granting temporary exemptive relief from compliance with Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO. Pursuant to Rule 13f-2 an “institutional investment manager” (which by definition includes...more

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Winter is Coming for Environmental and Social Shareholder Proposals

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US public companies are gearing up for the 2026 proxy season. In this post, we take a look at some of the legal and other developments that will influence environmental and social proposals and company responses....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

ISS Announces Benchmark Policy Updates for the 2026 Proxy Season

On November 25, 2025, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced updates to its 2026 benchmark proxy voting policies, which will be applied for shareholder meetings taking place on or after February 1, 2026....more

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ISS Governance Announces US 2026 Benchmark Policy Updates

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ISS Governance has announced its Benchmark Policy Updates for its proxy voting guidelines applicable to stockholder meetings on or after February 1, 2026....more

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Open Now: Survey on Shareholder Proposals

The John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, in coalition with several major industry organizations, seeks to gather practical insights from companies, investors, and related professionals about the scope and...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ILPA Updates Capital Call & Distribution Template: Implications for GPs and LPs

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) has released an updated Capital Call & Distribution Template (CC&D Template) to standardise the accounting details embedded in call and distribution notices and to align...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

ECB Publishes its Opinion on Proposed Amendments to the EU Securitisation Regulatory Framework

On 11 November 2025, the European Central Bank (the “ECB”) published its opinion on the draft proposals of the European Commission (the “Commission”) to amend the EU’s securitisation regulatory framework (the “Proposed...more

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What LPACs Look For: Navigating Consent in Continuation Fund Transactions

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The Limited Partner Advisory Committee (LPAC) plays a pivotal role in continuation fund transactions, often serving as a key checkpoint for conflicts and transparency. In this article, MoFo’s Private Funds lawyers share...more

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Key Takeaways on the 2025 Infrastructure Market and 2026 Outlook from Infrastructure Investor America Forum

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What is the current outlook for North American infrastructure? Ropes & Gray attorneys explored this question at the Infrastructure Investor America Forum in New York on November 4–5, drawing on perspectives from institutional...more

Goodwin

It is Time to Revisit Regulation A

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The SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and Congress can provide investors with increased access to emerging companies that historically have raised capital from institutional investors in private markets and can...more

Cooley LLP

Broadridge’s Cathy Conlon on “Retail Voting Programs: All You Need to Know”

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In this 13-minute video, Broadridge’s Cathy Conlon discusses the retail voting programs popularized by ExxonMobil, including - 1. What are the essential steps of the ExxonMobil program?...more

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[Podcast] Private Market Talks: Charting the Future of Private Markets with Cambridge Associates’ Andrea Auerbach

What defines success in the next era of private investing? In this episode of Private Market Talks, Andrea Auerbach, Partner and Global Head of Private Investments at Cambridge Associates, joins us for an in-depth...more

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ISS Releases Proposed Policy Updates for 2026 Annual Shareholder Meetings

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ISS has released proposed benchmark policy changes for 2026. The proposed changes would generally apply to shareholder meetings held on or after February 1, 2026....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

In Practice: Securitisation Shake-Up: Will Streamlined Due Diligence and New Sanctions Ignite or Inhibit the EU Market?

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In this In Practice article, the authors consider the European Commission’s proposed amendments to the EU Securitisation Regulation, spotlighting streamlined, principle-based investor due diligence and weighing the benefits...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

White House Weighing Limits on Proxy Advisers and Index-Fund Voting

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the White House is considering executive actions that would restrict the influence of proxy advisory firms and index-fund managers. According to the Wall Street Journal, the measures...more

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Private Capital in European Sports

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Private equity investment in European sports is no longer a novel concept, but its influence continues to expand. CVC Capital Partners’ recent consolidation of its sports investments under a newly formed entity, Global Sport...more

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Growth, Innovation and Resilience: What to Expect from Private Equity in Europe in 2026

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Given the turbulence in private capital markets over the past couple of years, you could be forgiven for thinking that the private equity (PE) sector was feeling a bit bruised or lacking confidence. That couldn’t be further...more

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Equity Lines Of Credit And At-The-Market Offerings: Alternative Public Financing Options

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For public companies looking to raise capital relatively quickly and at a lower cost, equity lines of credit (ELOCs) and at-the-market equity offerings (ATMs) may be viable options. Both allow companies to control the timing...more

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Glass Lewis Announces Changes to its Voting Recommendations Beginning in 2027

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On October 14, 2025, Glass Lewis, a leading proxy advisor, announced that it will no longer make its “standard” benchmark voting recommendations broadly available to the market as of 2027. Instead, the company will provide a...more

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SPAC Market 2025: Thoughts from the Street with Ed Kovary

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Today we’re digging into the current state of the SPAC market, covering issuance momentum, de-SPAC financing, governance and disclosure, jurisdictional questions, and sector themes. I’m joined by Ed Kovary, managing director...more

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ISS-Proposed 2026 Benchmark Policy Changes: Open for Comment Through November 11, 2025

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ISS Governance announced commencement of the public comment period on its proposed benchmark policy changes for 2026. This solicitation of comments follows ISS’ September release of results from its 2025 Global Benchmark...more

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Glass Lewis Abandons Benchmark Voting Policies

Glass Lewis, one of the two large proxy advisory firms to institutional investors, announced earlier this month that it would no longer employ standardized “benchmark” voting policies, but instead customize policies on a...more

Walkers

Understanding digital assets: Turning misconceptions into strategic advantages

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It is important to align commercial ambitions with regulatory frameworks and manage expectations. Licences are jurisdiction-specific in many cases; global expansion requires tailored legal and regulatory strategies for...more

Goodwin

California Air Resources Board Posts Draft Scope 1 and 2 GHG Reporting Template

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Welcome to Goodwin’s Public Company Advisory News Roundup, which highlights the latest developments with SEC and stock exchange regulatory activity, corporate governance and other topics relevant to public company counseling...more

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