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Hogan Lovells

Election season brings political contribution rule to forefront for investment advisers

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It’s election season in America – and for investment advisers (registered or exempt), that means a renewed focus on Rule 206(4)-5, the political contributions rule, commonly known as the “pay-to-play rule.”...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

SEC’s Pay-to-Play Crackdown: Settlement Sends Strong Message on Political Contributions

On August 19, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled with a registered investment adviser (Adviser),1 whereby the Adviser paid a $95,000 civil money penalty in addition to being censured for...more

Cooley LLP

Remember Pay-to-Play Rule Before Making US Election Campaign Contributions

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On August 6, 2024, US Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. This selection triggers the political contributions rule under the Investment...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2019 Insights: Political Law: What to Consider When Providing Investment Fund Services to US State and Local Government...

With heightened attention to investment and depository rules as well as increased enforcement of federal and state pay-to-play rules, registered investment advisers (RIAs) and broker-dealers should address the unique legal...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Investment Management Update

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SEC Enforcement Action against Private Equity Fund Adviser - On June 1, 2016, the SEC announced that a private equity fund adviser and its principal owner agreed to pay more than $3.1 million to settle SEC charges that,...more

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