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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Harnessing AI Under ERISA: A Compliance and Oversight Guide for Retirement and Health Plan Fiduciaries

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It is increasingly evident that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping all facets of business, and its impact on employee benefit plans is no exception. From automating plan administration to personalizing participant...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Investment adviser anti-money laundering rule postponed and reopened for further review

On July 21, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced its intention to delay the effective date for certain investment advisers to implement anti-money...more

K&L Gates LLP

United States: AML Reprieve for Investment Advisers

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On July 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it is delaying the effective date of the investment adviser anti-money laundering rule (IA AML Rule) for two years from 1 January 2026 to 1...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Negotiating Economics: What are the Different Advantages of Co-Investment for GPs and LPs?

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GPs are increasingly exploring formalised co-investment structures in a bid to secure management fees and carried interest. Co-investment activity has increased fivefold over the past two decades, hitting a record $33.2...more

Foley Hoag LLP

SEC Extends Compliance Date for Form PF Amendments to October 1, 2025

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On June 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) voted to extend the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF that were adopted on February 8, 2024. The compliance date for these amendments, which was...more

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FCA launches IAAT

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched the investment advice assessment tool (IAAT) to help personal investment firms assess the suitability of their investment advice and disclosures to consumers (excluding...more

SEC Compliance Consultants, Inc. (SEC³)

Top Compliance Program Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) (Part 2 of 2)

As discussed in our prior article, it's important to have a well-built foundation for your compliance program. But creating the program is just the start of the journey. Compliance is a journey requiring adaptation,...more

Stark & Stark

[Webinar] Adviser Armor: Detecting and Preventing Financial Exploitation and Mastering Powers of Attorney - April 30th, 12:00 pm -...

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Investment Advisers: Elevate your expertise! Join our exclusive April webinars and earn 1 CFP or IAR CE credit per course....more

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[Webinar] Examination Evolution: A Fresh Look at SEC Exam Trends and Insights - April 23rd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Investment Advisers: Elevate your expertise! Join our exclusive April webinars and earn 1 CFP or IAR CE credit per course....more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Steps to Take During Extreme Market Volatility

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n light of the significant recent volatility in the financial markets, set forth below are suggested steps that investment managers should consider taking: Trading Agreements: Take inventory of all trading agreements...more

King & Spalding

New Marketing Rule FAQs Facilitate Compliance on Net Performance

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On March 19, 2025, the SEC Staff published two Marketing Rule FAQs that address some of the more challenging aspects of the Marketing Rule requirement to present net performance information. Specifically, the FAQs provide a...more

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Exchange-Traded Fund Fails to Clear SEC Staff Comment Process Prior to Launch

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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

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Past Guidance is No Assurance of Future Guidance: SEC Staff Reverses Course with New Marketing Rule FAQs on Extracted Performance...

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

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

SEC Division of Investment Management Staff Revises Guidance on Certain Gross and Net Performance-Related Presentations

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

Seward & Kissel LLP

SEC Staff Updates FAQs Regarding Marketing Rule Compliance – Gross and Net Performance

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On March 19, 2025, the staff of the Division of Investment Management (the “SEC Staff”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released an update to its Frequently Asked Questions1 (the “FAQs”) relating to...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

SEC Eases Marketing Rule Net Performance Requirement

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

Jones Day

Australian Treasury Reports Faster Foreign Investment Application Processing Amidst Increased Focus on Compliance and Enforcement

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The Australian Treasury, which administers Australia's foreign investment framework, has released its first quarterly report for the 2024-25 financial year. Here are some key statistics and trends from the report. Treasury...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Share Class Structures for Mutual Funds/ ETFs: How Fund Groups Can Begin Preparing for Anticipated SEC Exemptive Relief

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This white paper is intended to guide and inform registered funds, their sponsors and other service providers and their boards (“Boards”) as they prepare to take advantage of potentially forthcoming exemptive relief (the...more

Walkers

Moving to the Channel Islands: A guide for asset managers

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Jersey and Guernsey have long been recognised as leading international investment hubs, offering asset managers a compelling mix of professional and lifestyle advantages....more

Oberheiden P.C.

Regulation D: An Ultimate Guide to Private Capital Raising

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For companies seeking to raise capital without the complexities and costs of a public offering, Regulation D under the Securities Act provides a valuable exemption from SEC registration. This allows for private placements,...more

SEC Compliance Consultants, Inc. (SEC³)

Predictions for 2025: What Private Fund Advisers Can Expect from SEC Examinations

There has been a lot of conjecture that the SEC may become friendlier to registrants because of the new administration. Given the SEC’s mandate to protect the investing public, however, we do not expect SEC examiners to...more

K&L Gates LLP

Europe: ESMA and National Regulators Launch Coordinated Review of Fund Manager Compliance and Internal Audit Functions

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On 14 February 2025, the EU’s securities and markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), launched a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) with EU Member State National Competent Authorities (NCAs), in...more

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SEC Charges Investment Advisers for Compliance Failures Relating to Cash Sweep Programs

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Quick Take: Indicative of a recent SEC focus on bank deposit sweep programs (BDSPs) offered to advisory clients through broker-dealers, the SEC recently settled charges against three dually registered investment advisers and...more

MoFo Tech

AI Trends for 2025 - AI and Financial Services: Balancing Innovation with Regulatory Compliance

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As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, the financial services industry is leveraging this technology in many ways. AI’s application in credit decision making has become increasingly prominent,...more

Morgan Lewis

Developments in SEC and FINRA Enforcement and Exams for Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers: 2024–2025

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought a number of significant enforcement proceedings against investment advisers and broker-dealers in FY 2024 and during the first quarter of FY 2025. If history serves as a...more

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