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The Staff of the US Securities and Exchange Commission has issued FAQs regarding recent amendments to Rule 35d-1 (often referred to as the Names Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The amendments to the Names...more
Launching a private equity fund is an exciting yet daunting endeavor; and a General Partner (GP) Advisory Board can be a critical asset in navigating the complexities. Thoughtfully designing and engaging a GP Advisory Board...more
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In the latest of our quarterly webinars, we looked at selling illiquid investments in preparation for a buy-in, including...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently adopted sweeping new rules (the “Rules”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) that include significant changes governing how private...more
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