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In the latest episode of The Regulatory Roundtable, co-produced with Simpson Thacherâs The Funds Channel, we discuss the SECâs focus on artificial intelligence, including in exams and the recent settlements with two investment advisers in connection with their statements regarding their use of artificial intelligence, and considerations for looking ahead.
Episode Resources:5/2/24 SEC Examination Lessons Learned During the Biden/Gensler Era and Looking Ahead
4/18/24 Compliance Policies Update Hot Topics
3/19/24 SEC Fines Two Investment Advisers for âAI Washingâ
11/1/23 White House Issues Landmark Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
Meet Your Episode Hosts:Shannon M. O'Sullivan
Partner; host and moderator of The Funds Channel; concentrates on the formation and operation of a diverse platform of private funds
Meaghan A. Kelly, Simpson Thacher
Partner; specializes in advising fund managers with respect to SEC examinations, compliance and disclosure questions, and SEC enforcement investigations
Contact UsTo learn more, visit us at www.regulatoryroundtablepodcast.com. If you have any questions or any topics you would like to hear covered, contact us at [email protected].
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Simpson Thacher for general informational purposes only. Listeners should not consider the information available via this podcast to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information provided during the podcast as legal advice for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Listeners should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any information made available via this podcast, and Simpson Thacher expressly disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this podcast. By accessing this podcast you acknowledge that Simpson Thacher makes no warranty, guaranty, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson Thacher.
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This episode focuses on the SECâs new and amended rules targeting private fund advisers, which were adopted on August 23. In addition to reviewing the rulesâ requirementsâincluding some significant modifications from the rules that were proposed in February 2022âwe discuss our expectations for fund advisers under the new rules and the ongoing litigation challenging them, as well as exam and enforcement observations.
Episode Resources:9/12/23 SEC Marketing Rule Settlements Total 10 Before One Year Anniversary of Compliance Date
9/11/23 SEC Division of Examinations Releases Process-Focused Risk AlertâExam Selection and Typical Categories of Document Requests
8/24/23 The Day Has Come: The SEC Adopts Private Fund Adviser Rules
Meet Your Episode Hosts:Meaghan A. Kelly, Simpson Thacher
Partner; specializes in advising fund managers with respect to SEC examinations, compliance and disclosure questions, and SEC enforcement investigations
David W. Blass, Simpson Thacher
Partner; formerly served as General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute and also held senior roles for over a decade at the SEC
Contact UsTo learn more, visit us at www.regulatoryroundtablepodcast.com. If you have any questions or any topics you would like to hear covered, contact us at [email protected].
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Simpson Thacher for general informational purposes only. Listeners should not consider the information available via this podcast to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information provided during the podcast as legal advice for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Listeners should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any information made available via this podcast, and Simpson Thacher expressly disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this podcast. By accessing this podcast you acknowledge that Simpson Thacher makes no warranty, guaranty, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson Thacher.
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In the latest episode of The Regulatory Roundtable, join us as we take a birdâs eye view of the current SEC private funds environment and whatâs to come. Outlining policy and rulemaking, the increasingly challenging exam program, and the state of play on enforcement, we discuss the return to private funds as a marquee exam and enforcement priority.
Meet Your Episode Hosts:Marc P. Berger, Simpson Thacher
Partner; former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the SECâs Enforcement Division and Director of the SECâs New York Office; former Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force, U.S. Attorneyâs Office, SDNY
David W. Blass, Simpson Thacher
Partner; formerly served as General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute and also held senior roles for over a decade at the SEC
Meaghan A. Kelly, Simpson Thacher
Partner; specializes in advising fund managers with respect to SEC examinations, compliance and disclosure questions, and SEC enforcement investigations
Michael J. Osnato, Jr., Simpson Thacher
Partner and Head of the Firmâs Funds Regulatory and Investigations group; former Chief of the SECâs Complex Financial Instruments Unit
Contact UsTo learn more, visit us at www.regulatoryroundtablepodcast.com. If you have any questions or any topics you would like to hear covered, contact us at [email protected].
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Simpson Thacher for general informational purposes only. Listeners should not consider the information available via this podcast to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information provided during the podcast as legal advice for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Listeners should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any information made available via this podcast, and Simpson Thacher expressly disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this podcast. By accessing this podcast you acknowledge that Simpson Thacher makes no warranty, guaranty, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson Thacher.
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In this episode we discuss global ESG trends and evolving regulatory frameworks, including the recent increase of proposed legislation in the U.S. concerning ESG investments; the SEC climate disclosure rule proposed on March 21, 2022; and the scope of reporting obligations under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and U.K. Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Meet Your Episode Four Hosts:Leah Malone, Simpson Thacher
Partner and leader of the Firmâs Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability Practice; advises boards, management teams and investors on ESG and sustainability matters from conception through strategic implementation, oversight and reporting
Matt Feehily, Simpson Thacher
Counsel, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability; advises private equity firms, project sponsors, portfolio companies and corporations on the EU and U.K. regulatory frameworks for sustainable finance and ESG disclosures at product, firm and company levels
Emily B. Holland, Simpson Thacher
Counsel, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability; advises sponsors, companies and financial institutions on policy and business decisions relating to an evolving scope of ESG requirements and expectations in the U.S. and worldwide
Carolyn S. Houston, Simpson Thacher
Counsel, Private Funds; focuses on a wide array of asset classes, including ESG/impact investing and internal arrangements, as well as infrastructure, buyout, secondaries and co-investment
Contact UsTo learn more, visit us at www.regulatoryroundtablepodcast.com. If you have any questions or any topics you would like to hear covered, contact us at [email protected].
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Simpson Thacher for general informational purposes only. Listeners should not consider the information available via this podcast to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information provided during the podcast as legal advice for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Listeners should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any information made available via this podcast, and Simpson Thacher expressly disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this podcast. By accessing this podcast you acknowledge that Simpson Thacher makes no warranty, guaranty, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson Thacher.
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In this episode we discuss the emergence of new ESMA marketing guidelines; compliance with the SECâs new marketing rule coming into effect November 4, 2022; and key takeaways of interest for sponsors operating in the EU and the U.S.
Meet Your Episode Three Hosts:David W. Blass, Simpson Thacher
Partner; formerly served as General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute and also held senior roles for over a decade at the SEC
Meaghan A. Kelly, Simpson Thacher
Partner; specializes in advising fund managers with respect to SEC examinations, compliance and disclosure questions, and SEC enforcement investigations
Owen Lysak, Simpson Thacher
Partner; leads the Firmâs European financial services and funds regulatory practice, advising private funds and alternative asset managers on complex U.K. and EU financial regulatory matters
Contact UsTo learn more, visit us at www.regulatoryroundtablepodcast.com and www.acaglobal.com/regulatory-roundtable-podcast. If you have any questions or any topics you would like to hear covered, contact us at [email protected].
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Simpson Thacher and ACA Group for general informational purposes only. Listeners should not consider the information available via this podcast to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information provided during the podcast as legal advice for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Listeners should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any information made available via this podcast, and Simpson Thacher and ACA expressly disclaim all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this podcast. By accessing this podcast you acknowledge that Simpson Thacher and ACA make no warranty, guaranty, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson Thacher or ACA Group.
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This episode focuses on the SECâs February 9 proposed rules targeting private equity and private funds; the SECâs January 26 proposed amendments to Form PF; and the Division of Examinations risk alert published January 27.
Meet Your Episode Two HostsDavid W. Blass, Simpson Thacher
Partner; formerly served as General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute and also held senior roles for over a decade at the SEC
Meaghan A. Kelly, Simpson Thacher
Partner; specializes in advising fund managers with respect to SEC examinations, compliance and disclosure questions, and SEC enforcement investigations
Michael J. Osnato, Jr., Simpson Thacher
Partner and Head of the Firmâs Funds Regulatory and Investigations group; former Chief of the SECâs Complex Financial Instruments Unit
Robert Ingwer, ACA Group
Principal Consultant, Investment Adviser Division; compliance executive offering over 10 yearsâ experience building, supporting and leading advisory businesses in both private equity and fixed income
Contact UsTo learn more, visit us at www.regulatoryroundtablepodcast.com and www.acaglobal.com/regulatory-roundtable-podcast. If you have any questions or any topics you would like to hear covered, contact us at [email protected].
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Simpson Thacher and ACA Group for general informational purposes only. Listeners should not consider the information available via this podcast to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information provided during the podcast as legal advice for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Listeners should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any information made available via this podcast, and Simpson Thacher and ACA expressly disclaim all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this podcast. By accessing this podcast you acknowledge that Simpson Thacher and ACA make no warranty, guaranty, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson Thacher or ACA Group.
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The first in a series of discussions about complex regulatory, compliance, and enforcement issues at the forefront of industry and regulatory developments, this episode focuses on the SECâs priorities relating to private funds, including SEC Chairman Gary Genslerâs recent speech at the ILPA Summit; emerging exam trends including document production, deficiency letters and MNPI concerns; and changes to the exam referral process over the last two years.
Meet Your Episode One HostsMarc P. Berger, Simpson Thacher
Partner; former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the SECâs Enforcement Division and Director of the SECâs New York Office; former Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force, U.S. Attorneyâs Office, SDNYï»ż
Allison Scher Bernbach, Simpson Thacher
Senior Counsel, Private Funds; former private equity Chief Compliance Officer; over 20 years of regulatory compliance experience
Michael J. Osnato, Jr., Simpson Thacher
Partner and Head of the Firmâs Funds Regulatory and Investigations group; former Chief of the SECâs Complex Financial Instruments Unit
Robert Ingwer, ACA Group
Principal Consultant, Investment Adviser Division; compliance executive offering over 10 yearsâ experience building, supporting and leading advisory businesses in both private equity and fixed income
Contact UsTo learn more, visit us at https://www.stblaw.com/regulatory-roundtable-podcast and https://www.acaglobal.com. If you have any questions or any topics you would like to hear covered, contact us at [email protected].
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Simpson Thacher and ACA Group for general informational purposes only. Listeners should not consider the information available via this podcast to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information provided during the podcast as legal advice for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Listeners should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any information made available via this podcast, and Simpson Thacher and ACA expressly disclaim all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this podcast. By accessing this podcast you acknowledge that Simpson Thacher and ACA make no warranty, guaranty, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson Thacher or ACA Group.
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Simpson Thacher invites you to The Regulatory Roundtable, a quarterly podcast series offering insight from leading regulatory and enforcement lawyers.
With increased regulatory scrutiny from the SEC and other agencies, staying on top of regulatory trends has never been more important. This podcast will take you behind the scenes on important policy, exam and enforcement issues affecting funds and the asset management industry.
Each episode will feature leading attorneys with deep knowledge of the funds regulatory landscape who will explore todayâs most complex regulatory and compliance issues. We look forward to having you join us at the table. The Regulatory Roundtable.
This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Simpson Thacher for general informational purposes only. Listeners should not consider the information available via this podcast to be an invitation for an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information provided during the podcast as legal advice for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Listeners should not act, or refrain from acting, based on any information made available via this podcast, and Simpson Thacher expressly disclaims all liability in respect of actions taken or not taken based on any contents of this podcast. By accessing this podcast you acknowledge that Simpson Thacher makes no warranty, guaranty, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of Simpson Thacher.
