Conversation with Former SEC Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Wachter on Investment Management Rulemaking at the Commission – PE Pathways
Investing Charity and Foundation Assets in Turbulent Times With Jennifer Nelson
The Preferred Return Podcast | Balancing Act: Strategies for GPs and LPs in Today's Market
Exploring the Administration's Regulatory Impact on Private Equity — PE Pathways Podcast
Maximizing Financial Growth: Insights on HSAs and Smart Investment Strategies with Shaun Eddy
Digital Planning Podcast Episode: Planning for Your Digital Legacy
[Podcast] Private Market Talks: Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Markets with HighVista Strategies’ Raphi Schorr
[Podcast] Private Market Talks: Scoping Out Secondaries with Portfolio Advisors' Liz Campbell
The Preferred Return Podcast | AIFMD II – Implementation Begins
The Preferred Return Podcast | Spin-outs and New Fund Sponsors
AdvisorEsq Podcast Series - Episode 8 - Executive Insights: Succeeding as a COO at an RIA Firm
Nonprofit Basics: Unpacking Prudent Investments, PRIs and MRIs
Fintech Focus Podcast | Are Regulators Dictating Fintech Deal Terms?
A 2024 Economic Outlook - Troutman Pepper Podcast
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - New Federal Rule Aims to Hold Investment Advisors to a Higher Standard
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business - Enterprise Ireland and U.S. Market Entry
Cornerstone Research Experts in Focus: Jules van Binsbergen
Podcast Episode 189: Adding Context to Compliance and Color To Your Legal Practice
Basics of Impact Investing: A Conversation About Investment Policies and Evaluation Metrics For ESG Investors
WorldSmart: Un Puente Entre Dos Mundos— Inversiones Entre EEUU y América Latina
The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at recalibrating the regulatory environment, unlocking productive capital, and reinforcing the country’s status as a global financial hub. For asset...more
Schwab’s latest 2025 RIA Benchmarking Study—based on self-reported data from approximately 1,288 independent advisory firms holding over $2.4 trillion in client assets—delivers powerful insights into what’s driving growth,...more
On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (the Order) instructing federal agencies to expand access to alternative asset investments for participants in defined-contribution retirement plans such as 401(k)...more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the use of in-kind creation and redemption mechanisms for cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) shares on July 29.1 This move aligns crypto-based ETPs with...more
In an era where environmental consciousness is increasingly shaping consumer behaviour and investment decisions, asset management firms in the UK are under significant pressure to demonstrate their commitment to...more
This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets....more
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most transformative forces in modern finance, reshaping how investment firms operate, analyze data, and interact with clients. AI is no longer a futuristic concept but rather a...more
HM Treasury has published a press release confirming a significant package of measures aimed at making the UK the prime destination for financial services by 2035, referred to as the "Leeds Reforms"...more
In the retirement plan industry, acquisitions aren’t just about numbers—they’re about narrative. And with its seventh deal in two years, July Business Services (JULY) is writing a very clear one: they’re not just growing,...more
On 15 July 2025, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her Mansion House 2025 speech unveiling the Leeds Reforms, a programme for financial services reforms to drive investment and growth in the sector....more
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final report on the 2023-2024 common supervisory action (CSA) carried out with national competent authorities (NCAs)on the integration of sustainability...more
The wealthtech industry is deploying AI to create more efficient, bespoke, user-driven, and data-intensive portfolio management strategies, and to streamline analytics and administration. AI can be used in a vast number of...more
The UK Government has published a policy paper outlining its industrial strategy. The strategy centres around eight priority sectors (the IS-8), including financial services. The UK government's ambition is to establish the...more
One of the most talked about topics in asset management is the possibility of offering Mutual Fund and ETF Classes in the same Fund. For fund sponsors and service providers looking to offer this service, there are significant...more
I enjoy business history and why certain businesses and organizations fail. I knew Sears and Blockbuster Video would fail, years ahead of time. I knew the synagogue where I was a member and where my son had his bris, would...more
ESMA Publishes Final Report on the Preparation of Securities Prospectuses -On 12 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its final report with regulatory technical standards (RTS) for the...more
Fiduciaries must treat plan management as an active compliance obligation to avoid legal exposure, says a Hall Benefits Law practitioner. On April 17, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued a unanimous per curiam opinion in...more
Before a subscription lender can enter into a subscription credit facility with a fund, the subscription lender will need to review the limited partnership agreement (“LPA”) of such fund to confirm the LPA allows for...more
FUNDamentals is a periodic digest of news and information specifically for private funds and their managers. In this issue, we highlight some fundraising trends, new marketing rule FAQs, fund liquidity trends (limited...more
On May 28, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) rescinded its 2022 guidance that cautioned retirement plan fiduciaries to exercise “extreme care” in permitting cryptocurrency and other digital asset investments in retirement...more
On June 12, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission formally withdrew several rule proposals made while Gary Gensler was Chairman that would have applied to investment managers, including, among others, proposals...more
Introduction - On March 17, 2025, Ropes & Gray published a white paper describing the much-anticipated Share Class Relief 1 and outlining matters we believed Advisers and Boards may want to consider in connection with...more
Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation....more
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published its final report containing revised recommendations for liquidity risk management for collective investment schemes (CIS), accompanied by...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Handbook Notice 130, which outlines updates to the FCA Handbook, including changes for fund managers stemming from the recommendations of the Investment Research Review...more