The SEC’s dismissal of recent “unregistered dealer” enforcement actions cements a scaling back of the dealer definition and reflects a policy shift from the prior SEC....more
The action may have significant implications for PE advisers performing brokerage services; highlights SEC’s focus on advisers receiving transaction-based compensation.
On June 1, 2016, the Securities and Exchange...more
6/29/2016
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Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Management Fees ,
Neither Admit Nor Deny Settlements ,
Offsets ,
Portfolio Companies ,
Private Equity ,
Private Funds ,
Registration Requirement ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Transaction-Based Compensation