On July 30, 2024, the SEC announced it had reached a settlement agreement with Western, a dually registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing investment advice and brokerage services to retail
Continue Reading Reg BI Enforcement Intensifies: SEC Fines Western International Securities for Violating Care and Compliance ObligationsBenjamin Cohen
Benjamin Cohen advises private equity funds and fund managers on various aspects of fund formation, fundraising, deal structuring, investor relations, and business development. He drafts and reviews a range of legal documents including term sheets, limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, and subscription agreements. Benjamin also manages organizational processes, fund governance, and securities law matters.
SEC Elects Not to Request a Rehearing on Private Funds Rule
The SEC finalized the Private Funds Rule in August 2023, imposing compliance and regulatory requirements on private fund advisers, as summarized in this GT Alert. The Private Funds Rule…
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