While the U.S. IPO market has slowed down in recent months, Davis Polk’s pipeline of deals in progress is strong, leading us to believe that there will be an uptick in IPO transactions ...
On October 26, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) voted unanimously to adopt a new rule under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) t...
Industry Update
Regulators Release Proposed Regulations Implementing the Volcker Rule
SEC Grants No Action Relief from Pay-to-Play Recordkeeping Requirements
SEC Plans to Consider ...
On August 31, 2011, the SEC issued a concept release (the “Derivatives Concept Release”) soliciting public comment on the use of derivatives by registered investment companies under t...
On August 31, 2011, the SEC issued (i) a concept release (the “Derivatives Concept Release”) soliciting public comment on the use of derivatives by registered investment companies und...
SEC Rules and Regulations
SEC Adopts Large Trader Reporting Rule
Industry Update
SEC Issues No-Action Letter Regarding Compliance with the Independent Accountant Requirements Unde...
On July 12, 2011, the SEC issued an order (the “Order”) that raises the dollar amount thresholds in the assets-under-management and net worth tests in the definition of “qualified c...
On June 22, 2011, the SEC issued final rules and rule amendments to implement provisions of Title IV of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that exempt certain a...
SEC Rules and Regulations
* SEC Proposes Rule on Disqualification of “Bad Actors” from Rule 506 Offerings
Industry Update
* FINRA Delays Implementation of Rule 5131(b) Prohibition...
SEC Rules and Regulations
* SEC Proposes Rule Adjusting Performance Fee Asset Thresholds in the Definition of “Qualified Client”
Industry Update
* Banking Regulators and the CFTC P...