1 day ago
Share class relief, amid confusion
Opinion: Funds and fund boards are really excited about share-class relief, despite the ongoing deregulatory furor of the Trump and Atkins administrations
Indie elected after board chair/interested director and an assistant treasurer quit, leaving only indies on three-person board
Reuters cites anonymous sources on stories saying the SEC will lower disclosure rules, make it easier for companies to go public through IPOs and SPACs
1 week ago
SEC appoints another new inspector general
Former SEC, DoJ attorney Kevin Muhlendorf is the latest in a long list of those who have served as top SEC watchdog since the last long-term IG retired in 2022
2 weeks ago
SEC taps out on 14 stalled rule proposals
Withdrawing 14 unfinalized rule proposals clears the decks for new policies, but does not yet qualify as an effort at deregulation
2 weeks ago
33-Act funds grow in 40-Act market
Growth of less-regulated funds driven by interest in private-market investments, and persistent worries about over-regulation of mutual funds and ETFs
2 weeks ago
CCOs saw a 9.4% pay boost in 2024
MPI survey shows big pay increases, fund-board support that continues to expand beyond their normal duties
3 weeks ago
SEC names Daly to replace Greiner at DIM
SEC announces fund lawyer Brian Daly will lead Investment Management as part of Atkins-appointed shift toward leaders with little experience as regulators
Delay eases pressure on private-fund advisers but threat to reconsider disclosure rules could put investors, due process at risk, opponents warn
3 weeks ago
SEC drops CEF private-fund barrier
Policy change is an easy way to open retail access to private funds, but doesn't address issues about investor education or risk
