The SEC's Divisions of Examinations, Investment Management, and the Asset Management Unit of the Division of Enforcement jointly will sponsor a virtual compliance outreach program that will encourage open communications and coordination among securities regulators and the industry concerning mutual fund, investment adviser, and broker-dealer compliance issues. This online program is free for the public to attend and will take place November 7, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. {expires: 2024-11-08} Continue reading "SEC Staff to Host Virtual Compliance Outreach..." »

On August 21st, the SEC adopted a rule to update the dollar threshold for a fund to qualify as a “qualifying venture capital fund” for section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Qualifying venture capital funds are not included in the Act’s definition of an “investment company.” Continue reading "SEC Rule Modernizes Definition of Qualifying..." »

The SEC’s Division of Investment Management will hold an open meeting via webcast on sec.gov that will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The meeting is open for the public to attend. {expires: 2024-08-29} Continue reading "SEC’s Division of Investment Management to Hold..." »

The SEC has informed filers that they now may find revised information regarding technical and structured data aspects of the Filing Fee Disclosure and Payment Methods Modernization rule on the EDGAR Filing Fees webpage. Continue reading "SEC Announces Filing Fee Exhibit Updates for..." »

On May 15th, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management Analytics Office issued a new report of Investment Adviser Statistics, which is based on compiled data filed by investment advisers on Form ADV, the form used by investment advisers to register with both the SEC and state securities authorities. The publication, which shows trends over time, will be updated annually. It is designed to provide the public with insight into the investment advisory industry as well as areas such as client composition, business activities, and the types of funds advised. Continue reading "SEC Staff Releases Latest Investment Adviser..." »

The SEC’s Division of Investment Management has announced its second annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management, which will bring together academics, asset management industry participants, and regulators. The remote conference will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. The event is free and open to the public via live webcast on sec.gov. Registration for the conference will be open through Tuesday, May 14, 2024. {expires: 2024-05-17} Continue reading "SEC to Hold Second Annual Conference on..." »

On September 20th, the SEC adopted amendments to Rule 35d-1 under the Investment Company Names Rule of 2001 (Names Rule) to address certain broad categories of investment company names that may mislead investors about an investment company's investments and risks. For a business development company (BDC) or a registered investment company, the name of its firm is a key marketing tool for the fund, and it provides investors with decision-useful information about the fund. The amendments to the Names Rule, which were proposed in May 2022, are expected to help to ensure that the rule continues to meet its main objective of investor protection.

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The SEC’s Division of Investment Management will hold an open meeting via webcast on sec.gov that will take place on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The meeting is free, open for the public to attend, and will address issues relating to misleading investment disclosures, among other topics. {expires: 2023-09-21} Continue reading "SEC’s Division of Investment Management to Hold..." »

SEC staff will hold an open meeting via webcast on sec.gov on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The meeting is free and open for the public to attend. During the meeting, the Division of Investment Management will discuss Money Market Fund Reform; Form PF Reporting Requirements for Large Liquidity Fund Advisers; Technical Amendments to Form N-CSR and Form N-1A. {expires: 2023-07-13} Continue reading "SEC to Hold Open Meeting on Money Market Fund..." »

On April 3rd, the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) announced that the theme for April’s National Financial Capability Month is “Investing For Everyone”. Throughout April, SEC leadership and staff will promote free tools and resources that will be available on investor.gov. The staff will also take part in investor education events nationwide that are geared toward students, underrepresented communities, older investors, and the military. Continue reading "SEC Offers Free Investor Education Resources..." »

On January 23rd, the SEC announced that it has established new fee rates in accordance with Section 31 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The fee rates that apply to most securities transactions will be set at $8.00 per million dollars and will go into effect on February 27th. The rate each self-regulatory organization is required to pay the SEC will remain $22.90 per million dollars for covered sales occurring on charge dates through February 26th. For more information on the charge date, refer to Rule 31(a)(3) and Exchange Act Release No. 49928 on the SEC’s website. Continue reading "SEC Issues Fee Rate Advisory #2 for Fiscal Year..." »

The SEC has proposed new rules under the Exchange Act concerning a broker-dealer’s duty of best execution. Under proposed Regulation Best Execution, the current regulatory framework for the duty of best execution would be enhanced by requiring detailed policies and procedures for all broker-dealers. Continue reading "SEC Proposes New Rules Related to Regulation..." »

The SEC’s Divisions of Corporation Finance and Investment Management will host a meeting via webcast on sec.gov to discuss whether to propose amendments concerning special purpose acquisition companies, shell companies, and the use of projections in SEC filings. The staff will also consider a rule addressing the status of special purpose acquisition companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The meeting is free, open for the public to attend, and will take place on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. ET. {expires: 2022-03-31} Continue reading "SEC Staff to Hold Meeting to Discuss Special..." »

On February 9th, the SEC announced that it is proposing new rules and amendments intended to protect investors by reducing risks in the clearance and settlement of securities. The revisions would increase operational efficacy by shortening time between the execution of securities transaction and its settlement. The proposed rule would decrease the standard settlement cycle for the majority of broker-dealer transactions from two business days after the trade date (“T+2”) to one business day after the trade date (“T+1”).

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The Divisions of Corporation Finance and Investment Management receive paper “courtesy copies” of materials from many individuals and entities when they file or submit via EDGAR, email, online form or other electronic methods of communication. Registrants frequently send marked copies of amendments to registration statements or copies of electronically filed registration statements showing modifications from previously submitted or filed versions. Continue reading "The Divisions of Corporation Finance and..." »