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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

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Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in SEC Disgorgement Case

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On June 6, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for certiorari in the case of Navellier & Associates, Inc. v. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This decision effectively upholds the lower courts’ rulings,...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Alternative Data Poised for More Growth in the Age of AI: The 2024 Lowenstein Sandler Alternative Data Report

Over the last six years, investment management professionals have steadily increased their use of alternative data to improve decision-making, optimize portfolios, improve due diligence, and boost returns. Now, with widely...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

SEC Staff Publish First FAQs for Amended Names Rule

The staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management (the Staff) has published FAQs regarding amended Rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the Amended Names Rule). The new FAQs, published on January 8,...more

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SEC Staff Issues Names Rule FAQs

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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

Tonkon Torp LLP

Optimizing the Value of a GP Advisory Board for Private Equity Funds

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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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SEC 2025 Examination Priorities: Retirees and Rollovers

The SEC’s Division of Examinations issued its 2025 Exam Priorities a few months ago. 2025-exam-priorities.pdf Many articles have been written about those priorities, but none—at least that I have seen—have addressed the focus...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

U.S. Private Equity Market Recap - November 2024

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Key Takeaways from October Deal activity: The final quarter of 2024 did not get off to a strong start in October, but dealmakers remain optimistic that the dealmaking environment will continue to improve and transaction...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

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Lawsuit Claiming Fraud Commenced Five Years Too Late: Investors Beware.

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In Zeng v. Wang, the Court of Appeals of Virginia reminded practitioners of a couple important lessons. Here are two of them. First, investors should read and understand the fine print of any prospectus before signing on the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Key LP Investments Trends in 2024 and Beyond

C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Onwards and upwards! To Narnia and the North," and this seems to have been echoed by the private equity market in 2024 thus far. Except this time, it appears the destination is not Narnia but rather...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

Carlton Fields

SEC Penalties for Off-Channel Communications: Still Blowing in the Wind

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The SEC has increased its enforcement efforts against firms that are registered as broker-dealers and/or investment advisers for alleged violations of federal securities laws involving “off-channel communications.” Such...more

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Gone With the Wind? Closed-End Funds Risk Extinction

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Shares of SEC-registered closed-end funds (CEFs) have long held significant potential advantages for some investors. For example, unlike shares of mutual funds (which are open-end funds), CEF shares cannot be redeemed by the...more

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[Podcast] Private Market Talks: Pacing Growth and Maintaining Discipline with Wellington Management’s Shanna O’Reilly

Welcome to Season 4 of Private Market Talks! In our newest episode, we are joined by Shanna O’Reilly, co-head of Private Investments at Wellington Management, one of the world’s largest investment managers. Shanna helped...more

White & Case LLP

Other Financial Services - UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024

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Asset / Wealth Management - Current market: Consistently high M&A activity levels - We are seeing: Europe’s barbell becomes more pronounced—larger asset / wealth managers swallow smaller competitors at pace: -...more

Mayer Brown

Preparing for a buy-in: selling illiquid investments

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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

Morgan Lewis

Family Offices Investing in Impact

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Family offices are increasingly seeking to use their assets to achieve financial returns and build a legacy that aligns with their deeply held values. Traditional approaches to philanthropy have been used for generations by...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Fifth Circuit Puts the Brakes on SEC’s Private Fund Rules: What’s Next For Private Fund Advisers

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In a continuation of recent court decisions overturning the rulemaking authority of federal agencies, a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)...more

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What Advisers Need to Know Now About Giving Rollover Advice after September 23, 2024

This article was originally published on Kitces.com, on May 15, 2024, and is available at at DoL’s Retirement Security Rule & PTE 2020-02 Amendment: What Advisers Need to Know Now about Giving Rollover Advice After September...more

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5th Circuit Strikes Down SEC Private Fund Rules. Now What?

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The long-awaited SEC private fund rules were put on ice by the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals today when the appellate court struck down the rules and the significant compliance, disclosure, and reporting changes that...more

Carlton Fields

Courts May Call “Lane Violation” on Recent SEC Actions

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With increasing frequency, petitioners representing the securities industry are asking courts to decide that rules adopted by the SEC exceed the agency’s authority, even when the rules have barely left the starting blocks....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Taking Security in Africa: A Comparative Guide for Investors - May 2024

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This guide provides an overview of the types of assets over which security can be taken, the different types of security, as well as the related procedures for the perfection and enforcement of such security in Africa....more

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केमैन आइलैंड में हेज फंड स्थापित करने में आपकी मदद के लिए एक गाइड

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देश से बाहर हेज फंड स्थापित करने के मामले में केमैन आइलैंड का नाम दुनिया में पहले नंबर पर आता है। इसका टैक्स-न्यूट्रल प्लेटफॉर्म, स्थिर अर्थव्यवस्था, व्यवहार-कुशल बैंकिंग क्षेत्र, गोपनीयता और पेशेवर वित्तीय सेवा उद्योग ये तो...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

SEC Releases Materials on T+1 Settlement Cycle Adoption in Advance of May Compliance Date

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Who may be interested: Registered-Investment Companies; Investment Advisers; Broker-Dealers - Quick Take: In May 2023, the SEC adopted several Rules and Rule amendments which, among other things, shorten the standard...more

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