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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Dual registrant regulatory roundup - September 2024

Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

ESG Guidepost | Issue 16

Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....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

K&L Gates LLP

US Asset Management Regulatory Year in Review 2023

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It is a dramatic understatement to describe 2023 as a busy year in the United States for asset management regulation. With 24 rules adopted and 18 new rules or rule amendments proposed, the US Securities and Exchange...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

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 18

Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Municipal Securities Regulation and Enforcement: 2023 Mid-Year Review

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2023 MID-YEAR REVIEW - In the first half of 2023, several rule changes have been proposed by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including changes to...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 12

FINRA Updates its Sweep on Social Media Influencers, Customer Acquisition and Related Information Protection - On February 28, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provided an update for its sweep on Social...more

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Current Developments in Sec and Finra Examinations & Enforcement 2022–2023 - A Special Report for Investment Advisers and...

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Registered entities continued to be a significant focus of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s or Commission’s) enforcement and rulemaking programs in 2022, and we expect similar attention this year. The SEC’s...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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SEC Examinations Division Publishes 2023 Priorities Letter

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The 2023 priorities letter represents only a sliver of the topics firms can expect exam teams to cover this year. In developing the priorities, SEC staff noted their outreach directly to state securities regulators and...more

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FINRA 2023 Examination and Risk Monitoring Report Highlights Numerous Risk Areas for Brokers

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On January 10, 2023, FINRA published the 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program. The Report serves as a resource for firms to use to bolster their compliance programs and provides a roadmap of FINRA’s...more

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SEC Regulatory Agenda Showcases 52 Proposed and Final Rules by Spring 2023

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The SEC’s Fall 2022 “Reg Flex” agenda was recently published by the federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). Chair Gensler sets the agency’s agenda, which provides a glimpse into how the agency will...more

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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

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 9

New DOL Rule Enables Consideration of ESG Factors in Investing, Plus the SEC Continues its ESG Enforcement Push in the Absence of Final SEC Rules - On November 22, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule...more

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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

Blank Rome LLP

Regulatory Update and Recent SEC Actions - October 2022

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REGULATORY UPDATES - SEC Announces Leadership Changes - Anthony (“Tony”) C. Thompson was appointed to a second term as a board member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), which will run until...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Injecting Transparency & Competition into Equity Markets

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The Commission’s rule writing calendar may be about to have a meltdown. The agency is considering a number of significant rule writing-proposals covering important areas. A number of those proposals are controversial,...more

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FinCEN Issues Advisory For Financial Institutions to Look Out for Kleptocracy and Foreign Corrupt Activity

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In This Issue. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is urging financial institutions to focus their efforts on detecting the proceeds of foreign public corruption; the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority...more

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SEC's Division of Examinations Releases 2022 Examination Priorities

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Each year, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (the “Division”) releases its priorities for the upcoming year, providing SEC registrants with a helpful tool to assist in managing, reviewing, and updating their compliance...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for March 2022

As a fitting cap to a busy month, on March 30, the SEC Division of Examinations announced its 2022 Examination Priorities. These priorities are consistent with the recent activities of the SEC more generally, as exemplified...more

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SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2022 Priorities

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On March 30, 2022, the Security and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations announced its fiscal year 2022 examination priorities. This year’s theme is empowering compliance officers. Once again, the Division’s...more

Bracewell LLP

Government Enforcement and Investigations Year-In-Review: The Administration Has Moved Its Pieces into Place

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On Monday, President Biden released the United States Strategy on Countering Corruption, which details how the United States will work “domestically and internationally, with governmental and non-governmental partners, to...more

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FINRA's Eileen Murray Defends Increased Regulation of ESG

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In a recent interview with CNBC, FINRA Chair Eileen Murray forcefully made the case for increased government regulation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures by public companies. Citing concerns with the...more

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FINRA’s diversity and inclusion efforts

FINRA has recently taken steps to advance diversity and inclusion in the broker-dealer industry. Regulatory Notice 21-17 - On April 29, 2021, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 21-17, seeking comments on supporting...more

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