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FinCEN Adopts Final AML Program Rule for Investment Advisers

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) adopted a final rule (the Final Rule) on August 28 that will treat certain investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers as financial...more

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CFTC Finalizes Long-Awaited Update to Rule 4.7

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On September 12, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) published a final rule, adopting amendments to CFTC Rule 4.7, which provides exemptive relief from certain compliance obligations to registered...more

Alston & Bird

CFTC Amends Regulation 4.7, Increasing Dollar Threshold for QEP Qualification and Codifying Monthly Reporting Option for Funds of...

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Our Investment Funds Group examines how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has amended Regulation 4.7 to increase investor suitability standards and provide additional flexibility for funds-of-funds reporting....more

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SEC Abandons Review of Vacated Private Fund Adviser Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission let pass the deadline to seek a review of the decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (the “Fifth Circuit”) to vacate the SEC’s final rule relating to private fund...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Are Whistleblower Protection Violations the New SEC Sweep?

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to investigate companies for including language in their employment and separation agreements or retail client settlement agreements that potentially discourages...more

SEC Compliance Consultants, Inc. (SEC³)

Nine Advisers Face $1.24 Million Fallout from SEC’s Marketing Rule Sweep

September 30 is the SEC’s fiscal year-end, so it's no surprise to see an uptick in enforcement cases this month. The latest slew of settlements involved violations of the Marketing Rule (Advisers Act Rule 204(4)-1) for...more

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FinCEN Issues Final Sweeping AML Requirements for Registered Investment Advisers & ERAs

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On August 28, 2024, FinCEN issued a long-awaited final rule meant to address illicit finance activities and national security threats in the asset management industry. The new rule imposes similar requirements on investment...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The New Fiduciary Rule (48): Recommendations to Transfer IRAs (DOL)

The stay of the effective dates of the amended fiduciary regulation and amended exemptions means that the “old” DOL fiduciary regulation (the 5-part test) and the existing exemptions continue in effect indefinitely....more

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SEC Sends Additional Message to Registered Investment Advisers on Marketing Rule Obligations Through Enforcement Actions

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On September 9, 2024, approximately one year since its first flurry of similar Marketing Rule actions, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced settlements with nine SEC-registered investment advisers (the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

How and When SEC Recordkeeping Rules May Apply to AI-Generated Content

AI has revolutionized the way many businesses operate. Firms in the financial sector are eager to take advantage of rapidly developing technologies but do not want to risk running afoul of relevant Securities and Exchange...more

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FinCEN Finalizes Rule Subjecting Investment Advisers to AML/CFT Regulations

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Following up on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPR”), which we discussed back in March, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released on August 28th a final rule extending Anti-Money Laundering/Countering...more

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SEC Enforcement Actions Related to the Marketing Rule and Hypothetical Performance Data (Updated)

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On September 9, 2024, the SEC announced it had settled Administrative Proceedings with nine investment advisers for violating the Marketing Rule. The violations involved distributing advertisements that included untrue or...more

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Department of the Treasury Releases New AML/CFT Rule for Investment Advisers

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Who may be interested: Investment Advisers - Quick Take: The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule subjecting certain registered investment advisers (RIAs) and...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Rollover Recommendations: PTE 2020-02 Compliance Considerations Following the DOL Fiduciary Rule Stay

The effective date of the DOL’s new expansive fiduciary rule and the amendments to Prohibited Transaction Exemption (PTE) 2020-02 has been stayed pending the outcome of the lawsuits challenging the rule and the amended PTE....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 30

Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more

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SEC Announces Slew of Enforcement Actions Regarding Whistleblower Protection Rule

The SEC recently announced the settlement of multiple enforcement actions for violations of its whistleblower protection rule, which prohibits “any action to impede an individual from communicating directly with the...more

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VC Funds Warehousing Investments: Traps for the Unwary

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One of the challenges facing venture capital firms is how to handle investments in portfolio companies prior to the initial close (“Initial Close”) of a new fund (“New Fund”). Typically, the investment advisor (“VC Advisor”),...more

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Fintech in Brief: Recent SEC Enforcement Activity on the Custody Rule: Clues for the Focus of Anticipated Rules on Safekeeping...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced two settled charges involving alleged violations of Rule 206(4)-2 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act), known as the “Custody Rule.” These...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Dual registrant regulatory roundup - September 2024

Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more

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Treasury Issues Final Investment Advisers AML/CFT Program Rule

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Treasury issued a final rule requiring certain investment advisers to establish an AML/CFT Program and file certain reports, such as Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), with FinCEN (Final Rule). The Final Rule applies to...more

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Q&A on FinCEN’s New AML Requirements for Certain Investment Advisers

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On August 28, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final rule (the “Final Rule”) that subjects certain registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) and exempt reporting advisers (“ERAs”) to anti-money...more

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Treasury Subjects Investment Advisers to Anti-Money Laundering Requirements

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On August 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued its final rule requiring certain investment advisers to implement anti-money laundering (“AML”) compliance...more

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SEC Charges Broker-Dealer and Two Affiliated Investment Advisers With Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule

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On September 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order against three investment adviser firms for violating the whistleblower protections of Rule 21F-17(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This...more

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FinCEN adopts investment adviser AML rules

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) adopted a final rule that adds most federal Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) and Exempt Reporting Advisers (ERAs) to the definition of “financial institution” under the...more

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Election season brings political contribution rule to forefront for investment advisers

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It’s election season in America – and for investment advisers (registered or exempt), that means a renewed focus on Rule 206(4)-5, the political contributions rule, commonly known as the “pay-to-play rule.”...more

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