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Regulatory Preparedness 2025: Amended Reg S-P and AML/CFT

As we approach the mid-point of 2025, two compliance deadlines stand out for compliance professionals, amended Regulation S-P and FinCEN’s Anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism Rule (the “AML/CFT” Rule).

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Reminder: Annual Deadlines Related to GIPS® are Approaching

Reminder that the Annual GIPS Compliance Notification Form Deadline is June, 30, 2025.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Outlines Priorities in SEC Speech

On May 19, 2025, SEC Chair Paul Atkins gave a speech during his first SEC Speaks conference as SEC Chairman. In his remarks, Atkins covered the SEC’s current priorities, most of which should come as no surprise: innovation at the SEC, cryptocurrency, FinHub, investing in private funds, and the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). More details on each are included below.

Regulatory Preparedness 2025: Amended Reg S-P and AML/CFT

As we approach the mid-point of 2025, two compliance deadlines stand out for compliance professionals, amended Regulation S-P and FinCEN’s Anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism Rule (the “AML/CFT” Rule).

SEC Eases Burden of Co-Investment for BDCs and Closed-End Funds

On April 29, 2025, the SEC granted an order to FS Credit Opportunities Corp. and its affiliates (the “Applicants”) that permits business development companies (“BDCs”) and closed-end management investment companies (“CEFs”, collectively with BDCs “Regulated Funds”) to participate in co-investment transactions with affiliated funds and accounts that would otherwise be prohibited by Rule 17(d) of the Investment Company Act.

Republican Members of House Financial Services Committee Outline Biden-Harris Era SEC Rules that Should be Withdrawn

On March 31, 2025, Chairman French Hill and all of the Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee sent interagency letters requesting the rescission, modification, or re-proposal of specific Biden-Harris administration actions to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The SEC Votes to End Its Defense of Public Company Climate Disclosure Rules

On March 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to stop its defense of the rules requiring public companies to disclose climate-related risks.

SEC Examination Lessons for Form ADV

It is that time of the year again, annual ADV amendment filing season. For firms with a December 31, 2024, fiscal year-end, the ADV is due on March 31, 2025.

SEC Updates Marketing Rule FAQ

On March 19, 2025, the SEC updated its Marketing Rule FAQ with new guidance on extracted performance and information on how to navigate the performance versus investment characteristic question.

Compliance Dates Extended for Amendments to Investment Company Act “Names Rule”

On March 14, 2025, the SEC announced that the compliance date for the amendments to the Investment Company Act or “Names Rule” will be extended six months to June 11, 2026.

SEC No-Action Letter Clarifies 506(c) Exemption for Private Funds

The SEC recently issued a no-action letter with guidance on what constitutes “reasonable steps” to verify that a purchaser is an accredited investor.

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