As a result of the new rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, even fund managers that are exempt from registration will need to file annual reports with the SEC. Exempt reporting advisers (" Exempted Advisers "), including fund... Read More
On May 20, 2015, the SEC issued proposed amendments to Form ADV and the Investment Advisers Act rules. In the release, the SEC proposed amendments to Form ADV that would require advisers to disclose additional information, such as information about separately... Read More
This article is appearing simultaneously on The Venture Alley and on Startup Law Blog . The below flowchart may be helpful to you in answering the question whether you qualify for the exemption for "venture capital funds" under Section... Read More
by Kay Gordon and Joshua M. O'Melia Excerpt: I. Introduction On May 10, 2011, as required by Section 418 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission... Read More
From my discussions, many real estate fund managers are still not sure if they are subject to registration under the Investment Advisers Act. The definition of "private fund" can exclude many real estate funds depending on the structure of... Read More
Section 206 of the Investment Advisers Act prohibits fraud, deception or manipulation, regardless of whether the fund manager is registered. Once registered, Rule 206(4)-1 imposes additional restrictions on advertising that the SEC has determined... Read More
Finally, the SEC is going to take some action today on the regulation of investment advisers, venture capital funds, and private fund managers. For years, they've been trying to get regulatory control of private funds. Now they are going to... Read More
Under the Investment Advisers Act, an adviser can only charge a performance fee if the client was a "qualified client". The SEC equates net worth with sophistication, so a "qualified client" had to have a level assets to prove their... Read More
by Marc Mehrespand and Joshua O'Melia Various companion releases implementing various provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. Form ADV amendments, Rule 206(4)-5, and registration requirements for private funds. Excerpt: In much anticipated companion... Read More
In its prohibition against fraud, deceit and manipulation, Section 206 of the Investment Advisers Act is strict. There is no requirement of intent. You can argue that you didn't mean to mean to commit fraud. That may affect whether you get referred... Read More
IA Watch published a few recent document request letters in connection with SEC examinations of investment advisers. One is a document request letter sent to a private fund manager ( subscription required; 7-day free trial available ). These are... Read More
In one of the most visible moves as a result of the new SEC regulations on investment advisers, George Soros is closing his $25 billion Quantum Endowment Fund to outside investors and returning their money. Why? "We have relied until now... Read More
by Cynthia Krus & Michael Koffler I. Introduction In response to the Congressional directives contained in Title IV of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd Frank Act"), the U.S. Securities and Exchange... Read More