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Effect of the New NYSE and Nasdaq Clawback Listing Standards on Registered Funds and BDCs

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Beginning on December 1, 2023, companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) will need to adopt and comply with policies providing for the recovery, or “clawback”, of...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Adopts Amendments to 'Names Rule' Impacting Regulated Investment Funds

On September 20, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), adopted amendments (Amendments) to Rule 35d-1 (Names Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (Investment Company Act). The Names Rule generally...more

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SEC Amendments to Investment Company Act “Names Rule”

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Last week the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, commonly known as the “Names Rule.” Our Investment Funds Team outlines these amendments and...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

Vinson & Elkins LLP

SEC 2023 Examination Priorities

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On February 7, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examination (the “Division”) announced its 2023 examination priorities to “provide insights into its risk-based approach, including the areas it...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The Devil Really is in the Details: The SEC Proposed Rule on Cybersecurity Risk Management for Investment Advisors, Registered...

Late last month the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) charged JP Morgan, UBS and Trade Station with violations of Regulation S-ID based on a range of  inadequacies in their identity theft red flag policies and...more

Holland & Knight LLP

SEC ESG-Rulemaking Wave Continues with Proposed Rule for Advisers and Funds

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In the SEC's latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) rulemaking salvo, the agency proposed two new ESG-focused rules aimed at the advisory and investment company space: 1) proposed amendments to the "Names Rule"...more

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SEC Proposes Enhanced Disclosures by Investment Advisers and Investment Companies About ESG Investment Practices

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On May 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed amendments to rules and forms under both the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940...more

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The SEC’s Continued Efforts to Dive Feet First into Climate Control and ESG Initiatives

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On May 25, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) provided notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at Investment Advisers (“Advisers”), Investment Companies and Business Development Companies (collectively...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

SEC proposes enhanced investment company and investment adviser ESG disclosures

On May 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed significant rule and form amendments under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act) and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

US SEC Proposes Rules Regarding ESG for Certain Funds and Advisers

At an open meeting on May 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) approved two new proposals that will impact the fund and investment management industry. One of the proposals is directed...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

SEC proposes cybersecurity risk management rules for investment advisers, funds and business development companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has joined a host of other regulators in doubling down on efforts to protect against the rapidly intensifying cyber threats - with important implications for all SEC-registered...more

Burr & Forman

SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Rule for Advisers, Investment Companies

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On February 9, the SEC proposed new cybersecurity risk management regulations for investment advisers, registered investment companies (funds), and business development companies....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

Proskauer Rose LLP

Top 10 Practice Tips: Business Development Companies

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Over the last several years, an increasing number of asset managers have evaluated the potential benefits of including a business development company (BDC) as part of a diversified credit platform. A BDC is a hybrid of an...more

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Investment Management Update - June 2021

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The Office of the Chief Accountant of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management periodically issues “Dear Chief Financial Officer” letters to help registered investment companies, business development companies (BDCs), and...more

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SEC Updates Regulatory Framework For Good Faith Determinations Of Fair Value

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On December 3, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) voted to adopt new Rule 2a-5 (the “Fair Value Rule”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), which addresses the valuation...more

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SEC Adopts Changes to Regulatory Framework of Fund of Funds Arrangements

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The Securities and Exchange Commission voted on October 7, 2020, to adopt new Rule 12d1-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 to govern most arrangements where registered funds invest in other registered funds (“fund of...more

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SEC Adopts New Regulatory Framework For Fund-Of-Funds Arrangements

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On October 7, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") adopted Rule 12d1-4 under (the "Rule") the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and related amendments designed to put in place a comprehensive...more

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Financial Services Weekly Roundup: SEC Proposes Modified Disclosure Framework For Funds

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In the News. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed modifying the disclosure framework for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (funds), which would create a new layered disclosure regime that attempts to...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

Proskauer Rose LLP

SEC Proposes New Valuation Rule for Registered Funds and BDCs

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On April 21, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") proposed new Rule 2a-5 (the "proposed rule") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The proposed rule establishes...more

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SEC Proposes New Rule to Change Regulatory Framework for Fund Boards in Making Good Faith Determinations of Fair Value

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On April 21, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) voted to propose new Rule 2a-5 (the “Proposed Rule”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) that, if adopted, would establish a...more

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UPDATED: SEC Extends Sweeping Temporary Exemptions Granted to Funds to Comply with Voting, Reporting and Prospectus Delivery...

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In an Order dated March 25, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission extended the exemptions offered to investment companies, business development companies (BDCs) and investment advisers grappling with challenges to the...more

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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

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