Update on U.S. regulation of funds and asset managers: Implications for Europe

Dechert is proud to be a sponsor of Investment Management Forum 2016 presented by the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA). Dechert partner David Harris and associate Brenden Carroll will speak at a workshop titled “Update on U.S. regulation of funds and asset managers: Implications for Europe.” The workshop will discuss the following topics:

• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rule proposals relating to:
  • Enhanced data reporting for funds and advisers;
  • Liquidity risk management programs for mutual funds;
  • Limitations on mutual fund leverage and derivatives; and
  • Business continuity plans for investment advisers.
• An update on discussions with the Volcker Agencies regarding the treatment of “foreign excluded funds;” and
• An update on SEC and Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) developments regarding potential designation of asset managers as “systemically important.”

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