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Securities Act of 1933 › Proposed Rules

The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better... more +
The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better access to material information prior to investing 2) ensure that transactions are not based on fraud. In order to effectuate its dual goals, the Act requires that any offer or sale of securities is registered with the SEC. less -
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Securities Act Rule 192 – Conflicts of interest relating to certain securitizations

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On January 25, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission re-proposed a rule, previously presented in 2011, to prevent material conflicts of interest with an investor in an asset-backed securitisation transactions. ...more

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New SEC Rule 192: Prohibition Against Conflicts of Interest in Certain Securitizations

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Our Finance Group summarizes the Securities and Exchange Commission’s finalized Rule 192 that prohibits conflicts of interest among participants in asset-backed securitizations. - The Dodd–Frank Act prohibits conflicts...more

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Investment Management Update - November 2023

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...SEC Adopts Amendments to Fund Names Rule - On September 20, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Fund Names Rule) as well...more

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CLOs and Rule 3a-7 – A Port In Uncertain Regulatory Seas?

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CLOs that rely on Rule 3a-7 are exempt from several regulatory regimes that apply to traditional CLOs that rely on Section 3(c)(7) - These CLOs are structured similarly to Section 3(c)(7) CLOs, but are subject to...more

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SEC’s Proposed Conflicts of Interest Rule May Impede Hedging

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Critics are warning that the SEC’s recently proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule”) prohibiting conflicts of interest in asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions may impede the ability of financial institutions, broker-dealers...more

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Regulatory Update and Recent SEC Actions - April 2023

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REGULATORY UPDATES - Recent SEC Leadership Changes - On January 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced the appointment of Cristina Martin Firvida as director of the Office of the Investor...more

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Rule 192

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On January 25, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a release reproposing new Rule 192 (the “Proposed Rule”) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), which is intended to prevent the...more

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SEC Re-Proposes a Rule Prohibiting Conflicts of Interest in Certain Securitizations

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On January 25, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) issued a release (the “Re-Proposal”) proposing Rule 192 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), a rule that is...more

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SEC Re-Proposes Rule to Prohibit Material Conflicts of Interest in Securitizations

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On January 25, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) re-proposed rules1 (the “Proposed Rule”) to implement Section 27B of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Section 27B”), which was mandated by Section...more

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SEC Re-Proposes Conflict of Interest Rule for Asset-Backed Securities

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Executive Summary - The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has issued proposed Rule 192 pursuant to Section 27B of the Securities Act of 1933. Section 27B requires the SEC to issue rules for the purpose of...more

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Securitizing Without Conflicts – Proposed SEC Rulemaking

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On January 25, 2023, the SEC reproposed its 2011 proposed rule to prohibit certain securitization participants from engaging in transactions that present conflicts of interest vis-à-vis ABS investors. This note answers a...more

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SEC Adopts Rule and Form Amendments Relating to Shareholder Reports and Investment Company Advertisements

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted substantial amendments to shareholder reports used by investment companies, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (collectively, funds)...more

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Ohio’s Top Securities Regulator Backs Restrictions on REIT Investments

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The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), a non-governmental organization that recommends securities regulations for state adoption, has published proposed rules that would limit the ability of...more

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Reverberations Felt from SEC’s SPAC Proposal Even Before Rules Are Adopted

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In March 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed sweeping new rules to regulate the disclosures and liabilities associated special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). The proposing release is available...more

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Scope 3 emissions and the SEC’s proposed disclosure rules

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Companies face various challenges when they report on “Scope 3,” or indirect, greenhouse gas emissions....more

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Enforcement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors/Securities and Exchange Commission Proposed Rule:...

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The National Waste & Recycling Association (“NWRA”) submitted comments to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) addressing its proposed rule titled: Enhancement and Standardization of...more

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2022

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As the global economy faces the third year of the pandemic, manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to become...more

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SEC's Proposed SPAC Rules: A Closer Look at the Proposed Rules

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On March 30, 2022, the commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved much-anticipated proposed rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”). ...more

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SEC Proposes Rules Governing SPACs and De-SPAC Transactions

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The Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”) market is facing both a new set of rules and amendments to rules already in place under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Last month, the U.S....more

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SEC Releases Proposed Rules Targeting SPACs, Shell Companies and De-SPAC Transactions

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Rule proposals, if adopted, would more closely align de-SPAC mergers with traditional IPOs with respect to disclosure requirements, marketing practices, and gatekeeper obligations. Proposed Rules would significantly...more

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Writing on the Wall for SPAC Underwriters? New SEC Rule Increases Exposure and Risks

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Last week, Holland & Knight's experienced Corporate, M&A and Securities Team dove into the details of the SEC's recent rule proposal covering enhanced disclosures for SPACs and de-SPAC transactions. As detailed in the post,...more

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SEC Releases Proposal to Enhance Disclosures for SPACs and De-SPAC Transactions

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In this post, Holland & Knight's Corporate, M&A and Securities Team unpacks the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent rule proposal covering enhanced disclosures for SPACs and de-SPAC transactions. Next week,...more

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SEC Proposes Rule Amendments Requiring Climate — Related Disclosures

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SEC Proposes Rule Amendments Requiring Climate-Related Disclosures; Southern District of New York Dismisses Securities Fraud Claims Against U.S. Stock Exchanges for Lack of Standing; Southern District of New York Dismisses...more

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SEC Proposes New Rules for SPACs: What will the future hold for SPACs?

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On March 30, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or “SEC”) proposed new rules and amendments regarding special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”), shell companies, and disclosure related...more

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FAQ: The SEC's Proposed Rule on the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related-Disclosures

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On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its much-anticipated proposed rule titled "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors." The proposed enhanced...more

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