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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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SEC Expands "Dealer" Definition to Capture Liquidity Providers

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Introduction - On 6 February 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt two new rules that significantly expand the definitions of a “dealer” and “government securities dealer” in Sections...more

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A Practical Guide to the SEC’s Private Fund Adviser Rules: Commentary and Industry Insight

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In August 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and amendments to rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, affecting registered and unregistered advisers to private funds. We...more

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Amendments and Clarifications to the Small Business Investment Company Investment Diversification and Growth Rules

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On January 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a direct and final rule (the rule), including substantive and technical amendments and clarifications to the Small Business Investment Company Investment...more

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SEC Adopts Rule Enhancements to Prevent Misleading or Deceptive Investment Fund Names

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On September 20, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) voted, by a 4-1 vote, to adopt certain amendments (the “final rule” or the “amendments”) to Rule 35d-1 (the “Names Rule”) under the Investment...more

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SBA modernizes the SBIC program

On July 13, 2023, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) finalized major revisions to the regulations governing the small business investment company (SBIC) program (Final Rule). The updated regulations represent the most...more

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The SEC Adopts Significant New Rules for Private Fund Advisers

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On August 23, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and rule amendments (the “Final Rules”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) to enhance the regulation of private fund...more

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SEC finalizes highly controversial private fund adviser rule set - a quick review of where things landed

In a Legal Alert issued before yesterday’s SEC Open Meeting, we posed questions relating to six things that our Investment Services team would be looking for. We now have answers to some of those questions....more

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SEC Adopts Reforms for Money Market Funds

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On July 12, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") voted, by a 3-2 vote, to adopt money market fund reforms that will significantly impact the regulatory framework governing money market funds ("money funds"...more

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[Podcast] DOL’s 2022 Final ESG Rules

In this episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief, Proskauer partners Ira Bogner and Adam Scoll and law clerk Tanusha Yarlagadda discuss the Department of Labor’s final ESG rules issued on November 22, 2022, and how those rules...more

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ESMA Publishes Final Cross-Border Marketing Technical Standards

On 21 December 2022, ESMA published a final report in relation to draft technical standards for cross-border fund management activities and the cross-border marketing of investment funds within the EEA under the UCITS and...more

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SEC Proposes New Round of Money Market Fund Reforms

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In This Issue. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose money market fund reforms; the SEC also proposed amendments to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and to modernize and improve share repurchase...more

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FCA finalises its rulebook for the new UK authorised open-ended fund to invest in illiquid assets: the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF)

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The FCA’s Policy Statement published on 25 October 2021 provides feedback to its May 2021 consultation (the Consultation) and sets out the final rules and guidance for the new authorised open-ended fund regime to invest in...more

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CFPB Releases New Compliance Aid

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In This Issue. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new Compliance Aid; the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to Form N-PX with the goal of making it easier and more...more

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President Biden Signs Executive Order Addressing Climate-Related Financial Risks

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In This Issue. President Biden signed an executive order addressing climate-related financial risks; the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) finalized a rule applicable to national banks and federal savings...more

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OCC Grants National Trust Bank Charter to Third Cryptocurrency Firm

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In This Issue. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted preliminary conditional approval to a third cryptocurrency firm chartering a national trust bank; the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)...more

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Final Carried Interest Regulations: Key Takeaways for Private Fund Sponsors

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While the final regulations simplify key exceptions and contain favorable changes, ambiguity continues for investment fund managers. On January 7, 2021, the US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (together,...more

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SEC modernizes valuation practices

On December 3, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted new rule 2a-5 (Rule 2a-5) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), which establishes a framework for fund valuation...more

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Employee Benefit Plan Developments—2020 Year in Review

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Employee benefits professionals have faced many challenges in 2020. We have seen remarkable changes to state and local requirements, an onslaught of new benefits legislation and governmental policies, shifting reporting and...more

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DOL Final Rule Continues to Discourage ESG Investments by ERISA Plans

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The U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) recently issued a final regulation (the “Final Rule”) under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) amending the pre-existing “investment duties” regulation under...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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Final DOL Rule Imposes Fiduciary Limitations on Social Investing

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The DOL recently issued a final rule (“Rule”) providing guidance on the long-standing issue of whether ERISA fiduciaries are permitted to consider non-pecuniary factors while making investments (or selecting investment funds)...more

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SEC Adopts New Rule for Fund of Fund Arrangements

On October 7, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted Rule 12d1-4 (Final Rule or Rule 12d1-4) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) in an effort to streamline and enhance the regulatory...more

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SEC Adopts Broad Exempt Offering Reforms

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In the News. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted broad exempt offering reforms; the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule, with significant revisions from the original proposal, on ESG investments; the...more

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A step forward: SEC streamlines fund of funds arrangements for BDCs and closed-end funds

On October 7, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced that it voted to adopt new rule 12d1-4 (Rule 12d1-4) under the 1940 Act and related amendments (the Final Rule) to streamline and enhance the...more

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