The SEC released an announcement concerning Form ID and difficulties with form notorization given the recent coronavirus pandemic and its impact on business. The SEC understands that the COVID-19 public health crisis is presenting challenges for some entities and individuals who are seeking initial access to file submissions through the EDGAR system. In particular, users are encountering trouble in meeting the notary requirement in the Form ID access application process. This problem with notary access is also affecting other EDGAR access processes that require notarization.
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On March 23rd, the SEC announced temporary flexibility for registered funds affected by recent market events. New exemptions will provide additional flexibility for registered open-end management investment companies other than money market funds (“open-end funds”) and insurance company separate accounts registered as unit investment trusts (“separate accounts”) to obtain short-term funding. The flexibility detailed in this order will permit these funds to borrow funds from certain affiliates and to enter into certain other lending arrangements. The relief is designed to provide funds with additional tools to manage their portfolios for the benefit of all shareholders as investors possibly seek to rebalance their investments in light of market turmoil.
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