📈SEC Notice on Third Point's Investment Company Exemption Application
The SEC provides a notice regarding an application from Third Point Private Capital LLC seeking exemption under the Investment Company Act to allow registered closed-end investment companies to issue various classes of shares. This application facilitates more flexible financial product offerings for business development companies.
Learn More📈Proposed Changes to Small Business Size Standards by SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or the Agency) proposes to increase its monetary based small business size definitions (commonly referred to as "size standards") for 263 industries (259 receipts based and four assets based). SBA proposes to retain receipts based size standards for 237 industries and 12 subindustries ("exceptions") and remove one exception. SBA's proposal relied on its recently revised "Size Standards Methodology" (Revised Methodology). SBA seeks comments on its proposed changes to size standards and data sources it evaluated to develop the proposed size standards. SBA also invites comments on its proposed policy of not lowering any size standards, except for excluding dominant firms from qualifying as small. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4), a summary of this rule may be found at www.regulations.gov.
Learn More📄SEC Rule 17a-6
The SEC is requesting comments on the information collection related to Rule 17a-6, which allows investment companies to engage in certain transactions with affiliated entities under specified conditions. The rule requires boards of directors to assess and document the materiality of financial interests, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
Learn More📊SEC Proposes Reinstatement of Rule 30a-1 Reporting Requirements
The SEC is seeking comments on the proposed reinstatement of Rule 30a-1, which requires investment companies to file an annual report on Form N-CEN. This action is part of the ongoing regulatory framework under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and addresses the need for information collection in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Learn More💼SEC Notice on Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund Exemption Application
The SEC issues a notice regarding an application by Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund for an exemption under the Investment Company Act, allowing the issuance of multiple share classes with diverse fees. This move aims to enhance operational flexibility for investment companies regulated as business development companies. Interested parties can request a hearing or further information through specified channels.
Learn More📈NYSE Proposes Rule Change on Annual Shareholder Meeting Exemption
The New York Stock Exchange has proposed a rule change to exempt closed-end management investment companies from the requirement to hold annual shareholder meetings. This notice, published by the Securities and Exchange Commission, allows for an extended review period for the Commission to consider the implications of this proposal thoroughly.
Learn More📈SEC Extends Decision Period on Investment Company Rule Change
The SEC published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange that aims to exempt certain closed-end management investment companies from the annual meeting of shareholders requirement. A decision by the SEC will be made by September 4, 2025, allowing for sufficient time to review the rule and comments.
Learn More🤝SEC Notice on Co-Investment Order for Nuveen Churchill Corp
The SEC issued a notice regarding an application from Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. and related companies for an order permitting co-investment in portfolio companies. The application aims to allow specific business development companies and closed-end investment firms to collaborate, potentially leading to broader investment strategies and enhanced financial growth opportunities.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Investment Company Act Exemption for Share Classes
The SEC issued a notice regarding an application for exemption under the Investment Company Act, allowing specified investment companies to issue multiple share classes with different fees. The application was submitted by Star Mountain Lower Middle-Market Capital Corp. and Star Mountain Fund Management, LLC, and interested parties may request a hearing on the matter.
Learn More💰Proposed Regulatory Amendments for Small Business Investment Companies
The U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA" or "Agency") is proposing to modify or remove from the Code of Federal Regulations ("CFR") regulations that are obsolete, inefficient, or otherwise unnecessarily impede the licensing of small business investment companies ("SBICs"). Many of the regulations SBA is proposing to remove apply to the repealed Section 301(d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended, and certain other types of SBICs that SBA no longer licenses, such as Participating Securities SBICs and Early Stage SBICs. The removal of these regulations will assist the public by simplifying SBA's regulations in the CFR. In addition, SBA is proposing to amend its regulations applicable to subsequent fund applicants in order to streamline the licensing process for such applicants. SBA also seeks to remove certain barriers to investments in critical mineral extraction and processing and designated critical technologies. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4), a summary of this rule may be found https://www.regulations.gov.
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