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Enhancing Proxy Voting Transparency: SEC's Amendments to Form N-PX

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step towards bolstering proxy voting transparency by adopting rule and form amendments to Form N-PX. These changes aim to standardize mutual fund proxy voting disclosures, providing investors with a clearer and more accessible view of voting records.

CSRD in Europe: A Phased Approach

As the modern world encourages businesses to adopt an ethical and responsible approach to conducting business, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) brings about crucial changes to the reporting frameworks businesses must comply with. This new directive builds on its predecessor, the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), and aims to enhance transparency and uniformity across financial frameworks throughout the EU. ESEF reporting is a mandatory requirement for many companies within the EU to disclose their financial statements and sustainability information in a standardised electronic format.

SEC Rule 13f-2: Implications for Investment Managers and Technology

The SEC has recently adopted Rule 13f-2, a measure aimed at improving transparency in the equity markets by focusing on short-selling activities. The rule, set to take effect in early 2025, requires investment managers to report detailed data on their short positions and activities each month through the newly introduced Form SHO. In this blog, we delve into what Rule 13f-2 entails and its implications for investment managers and technology.

Key Changes to SEC Form PF Section 4: What Large Private Equity Advisers Need to Know

The SEC's recent amendments to Form PF Section 4 bring significant changes to the annual reporting requirements for large private equity fund advisers. Our latest blog explores these updates, detailing their implications for transparency and systemic risk monitoring within the private equity industry.

Upcoming Changes in Australian Transaction Reporting: CP 375 Derivatives Reporting Overview

The derivative transaction reporting regime in Australia is changing under the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)’s Third Consultation 375. The updated reporting rules are scheduled to commence on 21 October 2024. As part of our Emerging Regulations Watch series, we delve into the details of the upcoming Australian Transaction Reporting regime changes and analyze how they affect filings.

Bracing for Impact: The Heavier Burden of Form PF Compliance on Private Funds

In the wake of amendments to Form PF introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and set to take effect on March 12, 2025, private funds—especially hedge funds—are at the threshold of adapting to a revamped regulatory environment.

Mise en Conformité avec la Circulaire 24/856 Investment Breach Monitoring – Plus de Temps à Perdre

Le monde financier évolue sans cesse, porté par de nouvelles réglementations. Avec notre série de blogs "Veille réglementaire", bénéficiez de notre expertise. Nous partageons nos analyses et conseils pour naviguer avec succès dans cet environnement a l’équilibre instable.

Get Ahead of Circular 24/856 Investment Breach Monitoring Before It's Too Late

As part of the Emerging Regulations Watch series, this blog focuses on the New CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) Circular on Investment Rule Breaches and NAV errors, and the challenges this places on Luxembourg-based funds.

In the Spotlight: SEC's Latest Form PF Amendments & Implications for Private Funds

As part of our ongoing Emerging Regulations Watch series, we delve into the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent amendments to Form PF. These amendments mark a pivotal moment in private fund reporting, aiming to bolster regulatory oversight and systemic risk monitoring. Keep reading as we dissect the implications of these changes for private funds and advisers, providing insights to help you navigate them.

MMMF Regulatory Reform: New Liquidity Risk Challenges for MMFs

The global financial landscape is constantly shifting, and new regulations and amendments are often the driving force. With decades of experience in navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional regulatory changes, we are equipped to guide you through the maze, by introducing our new blog series: Emerging Regulations Watch, where we provide insights & analysis on new rules. Kicking off this series, we set our sights on the Money Market Mutual Fund (“MMMF”) Regulatory Reform and the challenges this places on Money Market Funds (“MMFs”) with regard to Liquidity Risk Control.

Navigating DORA: What AIFMs need to do now.

This blog sets out the main steps AIFMs need to take over the next twelve months and simply sums up what AIFMs must do to comply with DORA.

Emerging Regulations Checklist for 2024

With ever-emerging multi-jurisdictional regulations, buy-side firms must continually ensure that they maintain regulatory compliance. This is not always easy to accomplish as buy-side regulations have increased dramatically in scope and speed across the Globe. Download our Emerging Regularions Checklist 2024 today.