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T-218 Until T+1: Considerations for Investment Advisers

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On 28 May 2024, the settlement period for substantially all transactions in US markets will be reduced by one day, from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one business day after the trade date (T+1). While most...more

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SEC Adopts Proxy Reporting Rule and Form Amendments

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted, in a 3-2 vote, rule and form amendments impacting proxy disclosures reporting on Form N-PX (the “amendments”). The amendments that are applicable to mutual...more

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Q&A on the Proposed ESG Reforms for Registered Funds: Addressing the Potential Challenges Imposed and Comment Opportunities

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After much anticipation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed significant, and potentially burdensome, disclosure and reporting requirements (the Proposed Amendments) for registered funds that use...more

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ETF Roundup – Issue 7 December 2021

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UPDATE ON CRYPTO ASSETS IN ETFS - In 2018, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management staff penned a letter to the Investment Company Institute and the Securities Industry and Financial...more

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CSA Publishes Amendments Aimed at Reducing the Regulatory Burden for Investment Fund Issuers

On October 7, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) published amendments (the Amendments) implementing eight initiatives aimed at reducing regulatory burden for investment funds. The Amendments make up the...more

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Unintended Consequences of Wyden's Proposal to Change Tax Treatment for Mutual Funds and ETFs

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On 10 September 2021, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden of Oregon released a discussion draft proposing changes to partnership taxation, and to the taxation of regulated investment companies including mutual funds...more

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Division of Examinations 2021 Focus Areas

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The Division of Examinations plans to continue prioritizing traditional areas while improving their overall approach, building on past work and interactions with investors and those in the industry, according to the 2021 Exam...more

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What are DRMs and do you need one? SEC adopts framework for derivatives use by registered funds and BDCs

On October 28, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt Rule 18f-4 (the Final Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), which establishes a comprehensive framework...more

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New SEC Rule Will Regulate Registered Fund Investments in Derivatives

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On October 28, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3–2 to adopt Rule 18f-4 (the Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Investment Company Act), which will replace decades-old SEC and staff...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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The New Fund of Funds Rule and ETFs—(Missed) Opportunities

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The SEC recently adopted Rule 12d1-4 (Rule 12d1-4 or Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) to streamline the regulatory framework applicable to registered funds that invest in other funds (funds of funds)....more

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SEC Adopts New Rule 12d1-4 Overhauling Fund of Funds Arrangements--Are You Ready?

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - On 7 October 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted new rule 12d1-4 (Rule 12d1-4) and related amendments under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) that it believes...more

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SEC Proposes Major Changes to Prospectus and Shareholder Report Disclosure Scheme

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I. INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a bold new approach to shareholder and investor communications by investment companies registered on Form N-1A under the Investment...more

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SEC Proposes Amendments to Form 13F, Proposes Increasing 13F Reporting Threshold

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On 10 July 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amending Form 13F and Rule 13f-1 to raise the reporting threshold at which institutional investment managers are required to complete and file Form 13F...more

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Videocast: Asset management regulation in 2020 videocast series – Investment company developments

In 2020, investment companies should be prepared for important compliance deadlines and likely US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulemakings. In this Bottom Line videocast, Cynthia Beyea and Ronald Coenen Jr....more

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SEC Re-Proposes New Rule Governing Funds’ Use of Derivatives

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On November 25, 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or the “Commission”) re-proposed a new exemptive rule under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)—Rule 18f-4 (the...more

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SEC proposes simplification of derivatives rules for closed-end, other funds

The SEC voted to propose a rule designed to enhance the regulation of the use of derivatives by registered investment companies, including closed-end funds, as well as mutual funds, ETFs and business development companies....more

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SEC Proposes Requirements for Funds’ Use of Derivatives and Other Transactions - December 2019

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules and amendments on November 25 that establish requirements for the use of derivatives and other financial transactions by registered investment companies,...more

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SEC Proposes to Modernize Derivative Regulations for Investment Funds

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On November 25, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose a new rule regarding the regulation of the use of derivatives by registered investment companies, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds...more

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Financial Daily Dose 10.29.2019 | Top Story: AT&T Reaches Accord with Elliott Management to End Activist Challenge

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AT&T announced yesterday that it’s resolved an ongoing battle with activist Paul Singer and his Elliott Management by agreeing to keep CEO Randall Stephenson on the job through “at least 2020,” with the chair and CEO roles to...more

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The New ETF Rule: Initial Impressions

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled in final form the regulatory framework that will govern the operation of most exchange-traded funds (ETFs) going forward. Rule 6c-11 (Rule) under the Investment Company...more

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Neuberger Berman Alleges Saba Capital Violating 1940 Act To Win Proxy Fights; Saba Investors on Notice, Should Consider Own Duties

As recently noted, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (Saba) has begun to escalate its attacks on the closed-end fund asset class, at the expense of retail fund shareholders.1 Saba continues its offensive against closed-end funds,...more

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U.S. Treasury’s Benchmark TIC SHL Survey and Implications for Investment Managers

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In August 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) will conduct a benchmark survey of foreign residents’ holdings of U.S. issuers’ securities. The information will...more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Second Quarter 2019: SEC Grants Exemptive Relief to Operate Non-Fully Transparent Active...

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 2019 issued the first exemptive order permitting the operation of actively managed exchange-traded funds that do not disclose their full holdings on a daily basis...more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Fourth Quarter 2018: U.S. SEC Focus Areas in the Registered Funds Industry

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In November of last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations issued an alert announcing a series of risk-based examinations focused on mutual funds and exchange-traded...more

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