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SEC Statement on Disclosure Best Practices for Crypto Asset ETFs

On July 1, 2025, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued another in a series of statements regarding crypto assets. This particular statement, titled...more

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Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - July 3, 2025

On July 1, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued guidance outlining disclosure expectations for crypto asset exchange-traded products, including both spot and derivative-based...more

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United States: The SEC Takes Another Key Step Toward Crypto Clarity

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On the heels of other guidance issued by the US Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (Division), the Division released a statement (Statement) on 10 April 2025 addressing its views about,...more

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Central Bank UCITS Q&A – 42nd Edition

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On 17 April 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland published its latest UCITS Q&A (42nd Edition). The Q&A contains its updated policy position regarding portfolio transparency requirements for exchange traded funds ("ETFs")...more

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SEC Staff Provides Guidance on Issues Related to Website Posting Requirements

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On January 16, 2025, the staff of the Disclosure Review and Accounting Office of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued an Accounting and Disclosure Information (ADI) publication to highlight issues the SEC staff...more

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SEC Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO: New Short Position Reporting Requirements for Certain Investment Managers

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) recently adopted Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), implementing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and...more

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We're Still Struggling to Define "Sustainable" and "ESG" in Securities Filings

Correspondence between the SEC Staff and an ESG-focused ETF sponsor shows that we are still struggling to define “Sustainable” and “ESG” for purposes of securities filings....more

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SEC Adopts Modernized Disclosure Framework for Shareholder Reports

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On October 26, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted rule and form amendments that modernize the disclosure framework for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to create a new layered...more

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SEC Proposes to Improve the Retail Investor Experience Through Modernized Fund Shareholder Reports and Disclosures

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) proposed comprehensive modifications to the disclosure framework for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs and, collectively with mutual funds, funds). The purpose of...more

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SEC Proposes Substantial Disclosure Reforms for Registered Funds

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5 proposed a new disclosure framework for mutual and exchange-traded funds that seeks to replace the current disclosure delivery framework—for annual prospectus updates and...more

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SEC: Improve the Retail Investor Experience through Better Fund Shareholder Reports and Disclosures

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In a substantial August 5, 2020, release (the Proposal), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed changes to the existing disclosure framework applicable to mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (open-end...more

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ETF Roundup – Issue 6

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GENERIC LISTING STANDARDS FOR ETFS RELYING ON RULE 6C-11 APPROVED - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved generic listing standards proposed by NYSE Arca, Inc., Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., and The Nasdaq...more

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An Overview of the SEC’s Recently Adopted Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Rule

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Presented by Pepper Hamilton and Financial Executives Alliance, Pepper Hamilton partners John P. Falco and John M. Ford discussed "An Overview of the SEC’s Recently Adopted Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Rule" on a recent...more

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SEC Eases Path for Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Launches (UPDATED)

Until now, investment advisers seeking to launch ETFs had to navigate a costly and time-consuming approval process. The long-awaited change should be a boon to investors and managers alike, but it will also mean adapting to...more

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Investment Management Update - October 2019

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SEC Adopts ETF Rule - On September 25, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously adopted Rule 6c-11 under the 1940 Act to modernize the regulation of exchange-traded funds by establishing a clear and...more

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