This article is the third and final part in a series discussing trusts in the context of certain common investor thresholds for investment in private securities. This article will examine trusts as “qualified purchasers” under the Investment Company Act.
What is the Investment Company Act and Why Does It Matter?
The Investment Company Act of
This article is the second of a three-part series discussing trusts in the context of certain common investor thresholds for investment in private securities. This article will examine trusts as “qualified clients” under the Advisers Act.
What is the Advisers Act and Who Does It Affect?
Broadly speaking, the Advisers Act regulates the activities of
Investments in private markets are rapidly becoming an essential part of a well-rounded investment portfolio, especially for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. According to Ernst & Young, the assets under management in private markets more than doubled from $9.7 trillion in 2012 to $22.6 trillion in 2022. This growth is projected to continue, with an estimated $72.6 trillion expected to be transferred to heirs by 2045, marking the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has adopted 16 TAC § 25.114 (available here), requiring certain virtual currency mining facilities (VCMFs) to register as “large flexible loads” if they receive more than 75 MW of retail electricity in the ERCOT region and have an interruptible load of at least 10% of the
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) recently adopted Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), implementing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. These new regulations are intended to enhance transparency in short selling and introduce significant changes