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How Much Testing is Enough?

Most compliance officers struggle to determine whether they are conducting enough testing to satisfy their obligations under the Advisers Act. In its release adopting Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7, the SEC stated that an...more

K&L Gates LLP

The SEC's New Private Fund Adviser Rules: A Guide to Compliance (Updated)

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On 23 August, the US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and rule amendments that will impose substantial regulation on the management and operation of private funds by investment advisers. The Guide to...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The SEC’s Private Fund Adviser Rules Explained — Part 4: The Quarterly Statement Rule

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As we have discussed in earlier Client Alerts, on August 23, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new and amended rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the Advisers Act), to...more

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Significant New Private Fund Rules Adopted by SEC

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On August 23, 2023, in its efforts to promote transparency for investors by increasing visibility into compensation schemes, sales practices, and conflicts of interest, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted...more

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SEC Finalizes Changes to Private Fund Rules

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Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new and amended rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Final Rules) that will significantly reform the scope of reporting, disclosure and other...more

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SEC Settles Charges with Registered Investment Adviser over Valuation Policies and Procedures

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Who may be interested: Registered Investment Advisers, Boards of Directors, Compliance staff - Quick Take: The SEC settled charges against a registered investment adviser (Adviser) for failing to adopt and implement...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

SEC Breaks its Silence on the New Marketing Rule's Net Performance Requirements

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The SEC staff has issued an FAQ related to amended Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act (the “Marketing Rule”) clarifying that the net/gross rules apply to extracted performance that may consist of returns of...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

SEC Publishes New Guidance on Advertising Gross and Net Performance

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On Jan. 11, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new FAQ response discussing an investment adviser’s obligations with respect to the use of gross and net performance information in the marketing of private...more

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SEC releases long-awaited ESG proposal for investment companies and investment advisers

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On 25 May, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) introduced a proposal to amend certain rules and forms under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Advisers Act) and the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

SEC Risk Alert Provides Insight Into Examinations Related To ESG Investing

On April 9, 2021, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) published a Risk Alert summarizing its observations from recent examinations of investment advisers, registered investment companies, and private funds engaged in...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

2020 and Q1 2021 Developments And Annual Compliance Checklists

Summaries of recent legislative and regulatory developments with respect to: •The SEC’s Examination Priorities for 2021- •The SEC’s Focus on Digital Asset Securities- •The SEC’s New Marketing Rule... ...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Putting Teeth Into the Compliance Rule: SEC Imposes US$5 Million Penalty on Investment Adviser for Valuation Practices

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The SEC’s penalty against fixed-income manager Deer Park signals increased vigilance over investment advisers’ valuation policies for client assets. On June 4, 2019, Deer Park Road Management Company, LP (Deer Park or the...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Investment Management Update - October 2015

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Below is a summary of recent investment management developments that affect registered investment companies, private equity funds, hedge funds, investment advisers, and others in the investment management industry. Schwab...more

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