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Given the turbulence in private capital markets over the past couple of years, you could be forgiven for thinking that the private equity (PE) sector was feeling a bit bruised or lacking confidence. That couldn’t be further...more
In this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Fully Invested podcast series, asset management partner Jessica Marlin and capital markets counsel Marc Rotter discuss the rise of ‘34 Act funds and what sets them apart in today’s investment...more
With the growth of fund finance we have all observed cross-over between areas such as securitization, structured finance, and the insurance sector, blurring the lines between historically separate areas. The next frontier is...more
Briefing Summary: Our investment funds team outline the latest developments within the investment funds market in Jersey, including the changes to the Professional Investor Regulated Scheme, proposed reforms to the Sound...more
In a post-trial opinion issued on June 30, 2025, the Delaware Court of Chancery largely ruled in favor of a fund manager who removed a Chinese investor from a fund established to purchase SpaceX shares, while finding the...more
1. SEC makes fund investments more accessible for closed-ended retail funds - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Investment Management recently confirmed that it will no longer request retail...more
In this horizon scan for private investment funds, we set out some of the principal legal- and regulatory-focused developments managers based in Europe should look out for in the coming months....more
Last week’s developments highlight continued momentum in digital asset and financial innovation policy across Congress and federal agencies. On Capitol Hill, House lawmakers encouraged the SEC to support implementation of the...more
Over the past few years, the fund finance market has seen net asset value (NAV) financing grow alongside more established “subscription line” facilities, to become an established part of the fund financing toolkit and an...more
While advising on cross-border financings involving Irish funds, a type of Irish vehicle we see used in fund structures is a limited partnership formed under the Irish Limited Partnerships Act, 1907 (the Act) (an Irish 1907...more
On September 1, 2025, Texas implemented new restrictions on real estate ownership by certain foreign individuals and entities through Senate Bill (SB) 17, codified as Texas Property Code Subchapter H (Sections 5.251–5.259)....more
The US administration recently issued an executive order to expand access to alternative investments in ERISA-governed retirement accounts. The order titled Democratizing Access to Alternative Investments for America's...more
On August 7, 2025, the White House issued an executive order intended to expand access to alternative assets through retirement plan vehicles. The initiative reflects a broader regulatory shift toward facilitating retail...more
On 15 July 2025, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her Mansion House 2025 speech unveiling the Leeds Reforms, a programme for financial services reforms to drive investment and growth in the sector....more
As we move through 2025, the phrase “finding alpha” has become the mantra for private equity (PE) investors focused on the consumer sector. Confidence in the sector remains robust, but the narrative has shifted: it is no...more
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued an interpretive letter providing additional insight as to what constitutes “reasonable steps” to verify an investor’s accredited investor status under Rule 506(c) of...more
SEC staff issued no-action guidance on Rule 506(c) of Regulation D private securities offerings on March 12, 2025, which should provide issuers with an easier path to rely on Rule 506(c) and solicit and advertise their...more
2024 started a bit slow for the M&A market but came on strong in the second half. Seward & Kissel’s clients engaged in a wide variety of transactions around the globe involving interesting businesses in diverse industries....more
Private fund managers “recycle” capital — i.e., reinvest capital that would otherwise be returned to investors or to recall distributions already made — to maximize their investment capacity. ...more
The British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is a long-standing jurisdiction of choice for the incorporation of investment funds. This is due to the familiarity and stability of the BVI’s English common law based legal system, tax...more
The Asia-Pacific private credit market has doubled in the past five years, presenting growing and intriguing opportunities for credit investors. Despite its growth, the APAC region remains a complex, diverse and often...more
Investments in private markets are rapidly becoming an essential part of a well-rounded investment portfolio, especially for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. According to Ernst & Young, the assets under...more
Although transfers by investors of their interests in a fund have always been a feature of subscription / capital call facilities, as of late, there has been a palpable uptick in investor transfers and this trend is set to...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it settled charges issued against one registered investment adviser and two...more
Guernsey's latest fund regulatory regime is the private investment fund (PIF) regime - The PIF Rules provide appropriate funds with a fast-tracked, proportionate and "light touch" regulatory regime...more