Insider Trading, Cryptocurrency, Private Funds

Reflections on Initial SEC Policy Changes Early in the Atkins Era

Secretariat on 7/10/2025

Since Paul Atkins became Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 21, 2025, the SEC has announced significant pivots in its approaches to enforcement, regulatory guidance, investment adviser...more

SEC Enforcement: 2022 Year in Review

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 1/30/2023

On the heels of record-breaking enforcement in 2022, expect continued aggressive pursuit of Chair Gensler’s priorities in 2023. The SEC will continue to bring its considerable resources to bear to address ESG-related...more

SEC Exam Priorities for 2023

Oberheiden P.C. on 12/20/2022

Find Out What Companies and Investment Firms Need to Know about the SEC’s Exam Priorities for 2023 - Each year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) publishes its annual examination priorities. This report...more

SEC Enforcement Director and SDNY/EDNY Officials Address Enforcement Priorities

Proskauer - Corporate Defense and Disputes on 12/1/2022

SEC Division of Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal and several high-ranking officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the FBI spoke on November 29, 2022 at a conference...more

SEC Enforcement in 2021: A Look Ahead

Foley Hoag LLP - White Collar Law &... on 3/11/2021

Editors’ Note: With the advent of the Biden presidency, we invite you to join us as we examine important trends in white collar law and investigations. Our first entry takes a closer look at SEC enforcement. Up next: a review...more

Investment Management Special Report - 2017-18 Compliance Developments & Calendar for Private Fund Advisers

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 10/12/2017

Introduction - Despite an anticipated de-regulatory push, there are significant new regulatory concerns for investment advisers to address in connection with their annual review of their compliance manuals. ...more