Tag: Private Funds
The CFTC’s Qualified Eligible Person Exemption for Commodity Pool Operators
After nearly a decade and a half of operating private funds pursuant to registration as commodity pool operators (CPOs), certain CPOs may be able to withdraw from CPO registration under new CFTC no-action relief.
April 10, 2026
Tags: CFTC, Private Funds
SEC Publishes 2026 Examination Priorities
The SEC’s Division of Examinations announced its fiscal year 2026 examination priorities. The high-level focus remains consistent with last year’s priorities across three themes: adherence to fiduciary duty, compliance program effectiveness, and oversight of newly registered or never examined advisers.
November 18, 2025
Tags: Privacy, Cryptocurrency, Fiduciary, Private Funds
Revolutionizing Alternatives: Navigating Fund Structures for Retail Investors
This article explores key Investment Company Act fund structures that enable retail access to alternative investments, highlighting their features, compliance obligations, and strategic alignment for fund managers navigating this evolving landscape.
October 22, 2025
Tags: Private Funds, Registered Funds, Retail Alternative Funds
Form PF Gets Another Extension, to Oct. 1, 2026
The SEC and CFTC further extended the Form PF compliance date to October 1, 2026; SEC staff continuing its comprehensive review of the entire form, as directed by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins in June 2025.
September 17, 2025
Tags: Form PF, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Funds
SEC Issues Guidance on Disclosure and Filing Requirements for Closed-End Funds of Private Funds
SEC Staff issues clarifying guidance for registered closed-end funds that invest in private funds related to registration statement disclosure and amendments under the Investment Company Act.
August 25, 2025
Tags: Investment Company Act, Private Funds, Registered Funds
SEC and CFTC Further Extend Form PF Compliance Date to October 1, 2025
After multiple IAA requests, the SEC and CFTC further extended the Form PF compliance date to October 1, 2025; SEC Chairman directs comprehensive review of the entire form.
June 13, 2025
Tags: Form PF, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Funds
Webinar Recap: Access to Private Markets for Retail Investors
Hear the latest developments from our recent webinar about individual investors accessing private markets, including through registered and private funds.
June 09, 2025
Tags: Compliance, Mutual Funds, Private Funds
Form PF Amendments Compliance Date Extended to June 12, 2025
Updated Form PF filing dates for quarterly hedge fund filers and annual filers.
January 31, 2025
Tags: Hedge Funds, orm PF, Private Equity, Private Funds
Younger Investors Go Private for Active Exposure
By embracing private markets, younger investors have found their own route into active management, suggests Michael Bell, CEO of Meketa Capital.
January 22, 2025
Tags: Active Management, Active Managers Council , Alternatives, Private Equity, Private Funds, Private Offerings
Takeaways from SEC Compliance Outreach Program
Detailed takeaways from the SEC’s 2024 Compliance Outreach Program for investment advisers and investment companies.
November 11, 2024
Tags: AML, Artificial Intelligence , Cybersecurity, Digital Assets, Fiduciary, Marketing Rule, Private Funds, Trading
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