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SEC Withdraws Multiple Rule Proposals Affecting Investment Advisers

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has retracted 14 rule proposals issued in 2022 and 2023. Our Investment Funds Team examines what the SEC’s withdrawal means for investment advisers going forward....more

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SEC Staff Issues New Names Rule FAQs

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Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies; Compliance Officers - Quick Take: The staff of the Division of Investment Management (Staff) of the SEC recently issued responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs)...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

SEC Targets Investment Advisers for Misstatements and Compliance Failures

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Three recent enforcement actions highlight the risks of failing to adhere to representations made to investors regarding ESG and biblically responsible investing strategies....more

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SEC Charges Investment Adviser for Making Misleading ESG-Related Statements

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Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies; Investment Advisers; Compliance Staff - Quick Take: The SEC recently settled charges against a registered investment adviser (the Adviser) for making misleading...more

SEC Compliance Consultants, Inc. (SEC³)

October and November 2024 Regulatory Roundup

After its fiscal year-end frenzy in September, the SEC relaxed slightly, with no new rule-making and fewer enforcement actions. So, I took a break last month and combined the October and November Roundups. (You’re welcome.)...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

SEC Charges Invesco Advisers for Making Misleading ESG Claims

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On November 8, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a settled enforcement action (the “SEC Order”) against Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), an investment advisory firm, for making misleading...more

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SEC Charges Adviser with Failing to Follow ESG Investment Criteria

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Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies; Directors of Registered Investment Companies; Investment Advisers - Quick Take: The SEC recently charged a registered investment adviser for alleged misstatements and...more

Snell & Wilmer

SEC Division of Examinations Priorities for 2025: Examinations Will Prioritize New Rules for Form PF and Regulation S-P, Fiduciary...

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On October 21, 2024, the Division of Examinations (the “Division”) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued its annual examination priorities for fiscal year 2025. As with its 2024 examination...more

Mintz

SEC Fines Investment Adviser $4 Million for Improper Labeling of ESG Funds

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On October 21, 2024, the SEC imposed a fine of $4 million on investment adviser WisdomTree Asset Management Inc. for improperly labeling certain funds as compliant with ESG principles. According to the settled administrative...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

SEC Issues Third Marketing Rule Risk Alert for Investment Advisers

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On April 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) issued its third risk alert on the amended Rule 206(4)-1 (the Marketing Rule) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

SEC Targets "AI Washing" With Two New Settled Cases

On March 18, 2024, the SEC announced—in videos posted on YouTube and Twitter—regulatory actions against two investment advisers for “AI washing,” a practice defined by the SEC as “making false artificial intelligence-related...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Investment Management Update - November 2023

...SEC Adopts Amendments to Fund Names Rule - On September 20, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Fund Names Rule) as well...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Developments (September 2023)

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In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important SEC enforcement developments from the past month, with links to primary resources....more

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SEC Settles Charges with Mutual Fund Adviser for ESG Related Violations

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Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies, Investment Advisers. Quick Take: The SEC recently settled charges with an investment adviser relating to misstatements the Adviser made concerning its procedures...more

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SEC Division of Examinations Priorities for 2023

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On February 7, 2023, the Division of Examinations (the Division) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued its annual examination priorities.1 Consistent with its 2022 examination priorities and the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

SEC Division of Examinations’ 2023 Exam Priorities – A Continued Focus on Private Funds, Regulation Best Interest, ESG, and Crypto

On February 7, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (EXAMs) announced its 2023 Examination Priorities (the “Priorities”), which highlight areas it expects to target in 2023...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2023 Priorities

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On February 7, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations announced its fiscal year 2023 examination priorities. This year, the Division continues its focus on protecting investors by prioritizing...more

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Proposed SEC Ruling on ESG Disclosure for Investment Firms

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In June 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a proposal to enhance Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) reporting for investment companies and advisors. The proposed rule would amend rules under...more

Blank Rome LLP

Regulatory Update and Recent SEC Actions - January 2023

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REGULATORY UPDATES - Recent SEC Leadership Changes - The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced that Megan Barbero, currently SEC Principal Deputy General Counsel, will be appointed General Counsel,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Private Fund Advisers 2023 Regulatory Outlook

Sponsors and managers of private funds must attend to various routine regulatory and compliance tasks, which can include ongoing reporting obligations under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”), updating...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Memo to Clients 2023 - Annual Reminders

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This Memorandum is intended to remind you of certain U.S. annual requirements that may be applicable to your business and is divided into five sections. All investment advisers (whether or not registered with the Securities...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

SEC Charges Investment Adviser for Failing to Adequately Disclose ESG Investment Policies and Procedures

On Nov. 22, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged an investment adviser subsidiary of a major U.S. financial institution with violations of Section 206(4) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers...more

Goodwin

DOL Finalizes Rule Opening Door to ESG Investing in Retirement Plans

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Regulatory Developments - CFPB Issues Guidance on Investigation Practices by Consumer Reporting Agencies - On November 22, the DOL announced a final rule under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Securities Enforcement Update: December 1, 2022

The Nutter Securities Enforcement Update is a periodic summary of noteworthy recent securities enforcement activity, settlements, decisions, and charges....more

White & Case LLP

The INDEX Act: A challenge to the voting influence of institutional investors that may yield unintended consequences

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The Act's supporters say it would shift voting power from large investment advisers to individual investors, but the reality could be far more complex - The INDEX Act arrives at a moment of increasing resistance to ESG...more

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