In This Update

Covering legal developments and regulatory news for funds, their advisers, and industry participants for the quarter ended September 30.


Rulemaking and Guidance

  • SEC Adopts Reporting Enhancements for Registered Investment Companies and Provides Guidance on Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs

Litigation and Enforcement

  • SEC Charges Registered Adviser for Compliance Failures in Handling of Nonpublic Information

  • SEC Charges Registered Adviser With Custody Rule and Liability Disclaimer Violations

  • SEC Charges Registered Advisory Firm With Cross-Trading Violations

  • Advisory Firm Charged With Recordkeeping Violations, Avoids Civil Penalty Because of Self-Reporting, Substantial Cooperation, and Prompt Remediation

  • SEC Charges Advisory Firm With Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule


SEC and SRO News

  • Keith E. Cassidy Named Interim Acting Director of the Division of Examinations

  • Richard R. Best Named Senior Advisor to the Director of the Division of Examinations


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