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Some private fund managers in California face potentially dire consequences if they fail to properly register with the state and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Failing to adhere to relevant securities laws...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently focused on “rooting out” the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) by publicly traded companies and brokerage firms. On February 20, 2025, the SEC established the...more
Explore the latest legal developments and regulatory updates impacting funds, advisers, and industry participants, including SEC rule amendments, compliance extensions, and guidance on accredited investor verification....more
Chief Compliance Officers face the challenge of running a comprehensive yet efficient compliance program that nimbly adapts to changing regulatory requirements and business practices. As compliance consultants, we see our...more
Situation Overview: The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is advancing its exploration of regulatory frameworks for digital asset custody. What: The SEC hosted its third roundtable, Know Your Custodian, focusing on challenges and...more
On March 25, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) held a Crypto Task Force roundtable to explore regulatory considerations surrounding custody of crypto assets through broker-dealers and other financial...more
On April 8, 2025, then Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), highlighted in remarks before the Annual Conference on Federal and State Securities Cooperation two areas where...more
Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies; Registered Investment Advisers; Boards of Directors; Portfolio Managers. Quick Take: The staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management (Staff) published its...more
Welcome to our third issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for reading. SEC may Reverse Proposed Cryptocurrency Custody Rule and Ohio House...more
Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more
On 31 March 2025, the House Committee on Financial Services (Committee), in a letter to Acting Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mark Uyeda, identified a series of proposed and adopted rules that...more
FINRA proposes a new rule to simplify requirements in Rules 3270 and Rule 3280, aiming to reduce unnecessary burdens. The structure of Proposed FINRA Rule 3290 requires prior written notice for investment-related activity...more
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On March 19, 2025, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued two new FAQs related to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Rule”). The new guidance reduces the complexity of the...more
Many compliance officers live in hope that if they ramp up their persuasive skills, engage employees with spectacular training presentations, and provide succinct and prompt advice, they will receive the respect and...more
On March 19, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new FAQ response1 that softens prior guidance on the use of gross and net performance in advertisements. The new FAQs (the New Guidance) reduce the burden of...more
Who may be interested: Exchange-Traded Funds, Registered Funds and their Investment Advisers - Quick Take: The Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Investment Management publicly issued a...more
AT A GLANCE - On March 19, the SEC released updated guidance for compliance with Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, with two major revisions: (i) an update to prior guidance regarding the use of...more
On 19 March 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission staff issued updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Marketing Rule) (available here)....more
On March 19, 2025, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management (the “Staff”) updated its Marketing Compliance Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) to address the inclusion by SEC-registered investment advisers of...more
A shift in leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission often brings significant changes in regulatory priorities and enforcement approaches. As anticipated in our firm’s EO Watch alert, “Immediate Practical...more
On March 19, 2025, the SEC made two significant updates to the Marketing Rule's FAQ page. DWT discussed the SEC's recently adopted Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940) in our 2024 post, and...more
On March 19, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Investment Management updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to Rule 206(4)-1 (the Marketing Rule) under the Investment Advisers...more
SEC Staff published new guidance providing private fund managers and other investment advisers with flexibility to use extracted performance and portfolio/investment characteristics in marketing materials, without cumbersome...more
On March 19th, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued two new FAQs under the Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940) that will allow investment advisers to (i)...more