On March 13th, the SEC announced regulatory relief for funds and investment advisers whose operations may be affected by the coronavirus. This relief information covers in-person board meetings and certain filing and delivery requirements for particular investment funds and investment advisers. The effects of the coronavirus may delay or prevent funds and advisers who operate in affected areas from complying with some regulatory obligations due to restrictions on large gatherings, travel and access to facilities, the potential limited availability of personnel. The SEC’s relief is intended to allow funds and advisers to meet those obligations and to continue their operations, given that there may be temporary disruptions outside of their control.
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On March 2nd, the SEC amended financial disclosure requirements applicable to debt offerings that include credit enhancements, such as subsidiary guarantees. The changes are intended to both improve the quality of disclosure and increase the likelihood that issuers will conduct debt offerings on a registered basis.
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