SEC Releases 2017 Exam Priorities
On Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced 2017 examination priorities from its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations.
Policy Updates
Trump to Nominate Jay Clayton as SEC Chairman
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate Walter "Jay" Clayton, a partner with the New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Corporate Tax Reform in the Trump Administration: A Look Ahead
Tax reform under the impending Trump administration looks likely for 2017. “A Better Way,” a blueprint for tax reform, may well be the starting point.
More Women Should Take Lead in Finance Industry, Illinois Lawmaker Says
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley, a Democrat from Illinois’ 5th congressional district, joined ACG and leading women in Chicago finance to call for a greater role for women in finance.
The SEC Answers Five Lingering Questions On Private Equity Exams
Even four years on from Dodd-Frank pushing most of the industry under the SEC’s spotlight in 2012, private fund managers still have plenty of questions about the exam process.
Bill to Update Regulatory Burdens on Midsize Capital Providers Passes in House
A bipartisan bill to modernize longstanding reporting requirements for private equity firms passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday.
Bill to Modernize PE Compliance Gets Strong Bipartisan Vote
A bipartisan bill to modernize longstanding reporting requirements for private equity firms was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday.
Recent SEC Settlement with Midsize PE Firm Raises Broker-Dealer Issues
The SEC announced a settlement with Maryland-based private equity adviser Blackstreet Capital Management and its owner regarding charges including alleged broker-dealer activity.
