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Reflections on Initial SEC Policy Changes Early in the Atkins Era

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Since Paul Atkins became Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 21, 2025, the SEC has announced significant pivots in its approaches to enforcement, regulatory guidance, investment adviser...more

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Supreme Court to Consider Closing a Back Door to Fund Litigation Claims Under the Investment Company Act

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On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that will determine whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ICA) creates a private right of action for shareholders of registered investment...more

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ASIC public and private markets update

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Following the substantial feedback provided in response to ASIC’s discussion paper, ‘Australia’s evolving capital markets: A discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets’ (Discussion Paper) on 10 June...more

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Three Risks to Monitor in Private Credit

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Private credit has become an essential source of financing globally, with fund sponsors enjoying strong demand from borrowers, market participants, and investors.  However, as the industry’s “golden age” continues, regulatory...more

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to Urge SEC to Rethink Private Fund 15% Threshold

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On May 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) Chairman Paul Atkins delivered prepared remarks before the SEC Speaks Conference hosted by the Practicing Law Institute (PLI). In his remarks, Atkins...more

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FINRA Reminds Members of Regulatory Obligations When Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models

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On June 27, 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) issued Regulatory Notice 24- 09 (the “Notice”) reminding member firms that FINRA’s rules and the securities laws apply to the use of artificial...more

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CSA Propose Modernization of Prospectus Filing for Investment Funds

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Proposed modernization of certain investment fund prospectus filing rules would extend lapse date to 24 months. CSA also considering introducing base shelf filing for all investment funds....more

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Provincial Securities Regulators Enter into MOU with Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency

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Securities regulators in Ontario, Québec, Alberta and British Columbia recently announced that they had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency. ...more

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SEC Adopts Rule Modifying Fund Valuation Oversight Practices

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On Dec. 3, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a new rule (Rule 2a-5) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) that establishes an updated regulatory framework for fund valuation oversight...more

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