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On July 7, the SEC Asset Management Advisory Committee (AMAC) unanimously approved recommendations from its Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion to promote diversity and inclusion in the asset management industry. The subcommittee has been examining the current state of diversity...

In late March, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a consultation paper on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on disclosure of investment policy by investment firms under Article 52 Regulation (EU) 2019/2033 on the prudential requirements of investment firms (IFR)...

In late March, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a consultation paper on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on disclosure of investment policy by investment firms under Article 52 Regulation (EU) 2019/2033 on the prudential requirements of investment firms (IFR)...

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has proposed changes to its Asset Management & Custody Activities Standard on the issue of systemic risk management. ICI filed the attached comment letter in support of SASB's proposal.

SEC Chair Gensler Directs SEC Staff to Consider Further Action on Regulation of Proxy Voting Advice

On May 26, the Market Participants Division of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or "Commission") issued updated responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding CFTC Regulation 4.27 and CFTC Form CPO-PQR.[1] The FAQs are summarized briefly below.

[33497] April 24, 2021 TO: ICI Members ICI Global Members Derivatives Markets Advisory Committee ICI Global Regulated Funds Committee ICI Global Trading & Markets Committee SUBJECTS: Derivatives International/Global Investment Advisers Trading and Markets RE: European Commission...

In December, the SEC adopted new Rule 2a-5 (the “fair value rule”) under the Investment Company Act, which addresses the fair valuation responsibilities of funds and their boards and advisers.

[33487] April 19, 2021 TO: ICI Members Investment Company Directors SUBJECTS: Compliance Disclosure ESG Fund Governance Investment Advisers Operations Portfolio Oversight Transfer Agency RE: SEC Reopens Comment Period for Its 2016 Universal Proxy Proposal In 2016, the SEC proposed...

[33486] April 19, 2021 TO: ICI Members Investment Company Directors SUBJECTS: Compliance Disclosure Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting Fund Governance Investment Advisers Operations Portfolio Oversight Risk Oversight Transfer Agency RE: SEC Staff Announces Termination of March 2020...