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SEC Issues New Statement on Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure

Last week, Erik Gerding, Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance (the Division), issued a statement providing clarification regarding the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents by reporting companies. This...more

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The SEC's New Private Fund Adviser Rules: A Guide to Compliance (Updated)

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On 23 August, the US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and rule amendments that will impose substantial regulation on the management and operation of private funds by investment advisers. The Guide to...more

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SEC cracks down on private fund side letters

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The side letter has been a particularly effective tool in the private fund industry, with funds and investors entering into strategic arrangements to provide more favorable terms than those given to other investors in...more

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How SEC’s Private Fund Rules Will Affect Use of Side Letters

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Recent client alerts have provided an overview of the new “private fund rules” adopted in late August by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These rules apply, subject to limited exceptions and carveouts, to...more

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New SEC Rules Regarding Preferential Treatment for Investors in Private Funds

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On August 23, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC,” or the “Commission”) adopted rules and rule amendments (the “PFA Rules”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) that...more

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[Event] RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference - November 9th, Hamilton, NJ

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The RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference is an essential event for registered investment advisors to gain a valuable understanding of current regulatory and compliance-related issues. Attendees will earn 4 CFP CE...more

Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP

Gensler discusses markets “ripe with misconduct” and new SEC rules to address Changing Times

On September 12, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. His testimony emphasized that market growth combined...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

SEC adopts sweeping new private fund adviser rules and amendment to compliance rule

On August 23, 2023, a divided Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted far-reaching new rules and rule amendments under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act). While the final rules are not as...more

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Significant New Private Fund Rules Adopted by SEC

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On August 23, 2023, in its efforts to promote transparency for investors by increasing visibility into compensation schemes, sales practices, and conflicts of interest, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

SEC Finalizes Public Company Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules

Under the SEC’s rules, public companies that are subject to reporting requirements must promptly disclose material cybersecurity incidents. The SEC’s Final Rules require public companies to report a material cybersecurity...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Public Companies & the Law

SEC Adopts New Rules on Executive Compensation

On August 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced the adoption of amendments to rules relating to executive compensation disclosure. The final rule can be found here. As mandated by Section 953(a)...more

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SEC Proposes New Rules Applicable To SPACs And Certain Reverse Mergers

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On March 30, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) held an open meeting to consider proposed rules and amendments regarding special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), shell companies, and...more

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FinCEN Proposes Rule for SARs Sharing Pilot Program

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In This Issue. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a proposed rule about the establishment of a limited-duration pilot program for sharing suspicious activity reports (SARs); FinCEN published the final...more

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New Rules Expand CFIUS Jurisdiction Over Foreign Investment in U.S. Businesses and Real Estate

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The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency committee that reviews mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers by foreign persons of U.S. companies and assets that have the potential to pose...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - August 2018

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts – SEC STAFF GUIDANCE AND ALERTS – OCIE Publishes Risk Alert on Compliance Issues Relating to Best Execution – On July 11, 2018, the Office of Compliance Inspections and...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - July 2018

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts - PROPOSED RULES - SEC Proposes New Rule to Permit Certain ETFs to Operate Without an Exemptive Order - On June 28, 2018, the SEC issued a proposed new rule under the...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Social Media Compliance Guide For Issuers, Broker-Dealers, And Advisers

[author: Trevor Starer] The use of social media raises many securities law and compliance challenges for issuers, broker-dealers, and investment advisers. This Compliance Guide summarizes briefly some key principles. ...more

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FINRA Issues FAQs on Rules Relating to Financial Exploitation of Seniors and Other Vulnerable Adults

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) for complying with new FINRA Rule 2165 (Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults) and amendments to FINRA Rule 4512...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - November 2017

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts - SEC STAFF GUIDANCE AND ALERTS - SEC Staff Issues No-Action Letters to Facilitate Cross-Border Compliance with the Research “Unbundling” Provisions of the European...more

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