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CSA Propose Amendments to Rules for Public Crypto Asset Funds

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) recently published proposed amendments to National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds (“NI 81-102”) and changes to its companion policy (the “Proposed Amendments”) relating to...more

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REIT reform in the UK - further modernisation

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The Government has announced a further series of proposed changes to the UK REIT rules as part of the wider review of the UK funds regime and published draft legislation. This third set of changes are earmarked for...more

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Investment Management Update - April 2023

SEC Rules and Amendments - Liquidity Rule Amendments: Interval Funds to the Rescue? On November 2, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose significant amendments to Rule 22e-4 under the...more

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Seward Submits Comment Letter on the SEC’s Proposed Amendments to Rule 35d-1 (Names Rule)

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Seward and Kissel submitted a comment letter to the SEC in response to its request for comments on proposed amendments to the Names Rule....more

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DOL Issues Proposed Amendment to QPAM Exemption

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The Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued a proposed amendment to prohibited transaction class exemption 84-14 (the “QPAM Exemption”). The QPAM Exemption permits an investment fund managed by a qualified professional...more

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DOL Proposes Amendments to QPAM Exemption

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On July 27, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a set of amendments to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14, the so-called “QPAM Exemption,” which permits an investment fund holding assets of ERISA plans and...more

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SEC Proposes New ESG Disclosure Requirements Affecting Investment Advisers

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On May 25, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a release containing a proposed rule (the “ESG Proposed Rule”) which, if enacted, would require certain exempt and registered investment...more

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How Vain, Without Merit, Is the Name: The SEC Proposed Amendments to Names Rule

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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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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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SEC Proposes Amendments to Fund “Names Rule” and Proposes Amendments Concerning Fund ESG Investment Practices

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On May 25, 2022, the SEC proposed amendments to Rule 35d-1, the fund “Names Rule,” (Names Rule Amendments) and, separately, proposed amendments to several rules and forms that would require additional disclosure for funds and...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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SEC Proposes Amendments to Rules to Regulate ESG Disclosures for Investment Advisers & Investment Companies

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On May 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") proposed two form and rule amendments seeking to enhance and standardize disclosures related to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") factors...more

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SEC proposes amendments to expand the reach of the fund “Names Rule,” with a specific focus on ESG

On May 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) proposed amendments (the Proposal) to Rule 35d-1 (the Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Proposal comes over 20...more

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What Do ESG Funds and Fat-Free Milk Have in Common? Not Enough, According to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed changes on May 25, 2022, to the rules and disclosure forms pertaining to the ways advisers and funds incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into...more

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SEC Proposes ESG Disclosure Requirements for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies

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The SEC proposals track EU requirements in certain respects, but differences in content and scope could leave advisory firms with increasingly complex compliance challenges. Key Points: ..The proposal on ESG...more

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A Fund By Any Other Name: SEC Proposes Names Rule Amendments

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I. SUMMARY - On 25 May 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) proposed amendments (the Proposed Amendments) to Rule 35d-1 (the Names Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended in its...more

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SEC proposes sweeping new private fund adviser rules and amendment to compliance rule affecting all registered investment advisers

On February 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed far-reaching new rules and rule amendments under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act). The rules and amendments would...more

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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

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SEC Proposes New Rules for Private Investment Funds

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On February 9, 2022, the SEC proposed new rules and amendments under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to regulate the $18-trillion private fund market. ...more

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SEC Proposes New Cybersecurity Risk Management Rules for Registered Investment Advisers and Funds

On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced proposed new cybersecurity risk management rules and amendments for investment advisers and investment companies. The proposed rules are designed to address...more

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CSA Propose Modernization of Prospectus Filing for Investment Funds

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Proposed modernization of certain investment fund prospectus filing rules would extend lapse date to 24 months. CSA also considering introducing base shelf filing for all investment funds....more

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SEC Proposes Rules to Modernize Share Repurchase Disclosures

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On December 15, the same day it proposed amendments to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) that may blunt the use of the affirmative defense for insider trading, the Securities and Exchange...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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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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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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