The Regulatory Roundtable is a podcast hosted by Simpson Thacher.
Each episode features leading attorneys with deep knowledge of the funds regulatory landscape and takes you behind the scenes on important policy, exam and enforcement issues affecting funds and the asset management industry. With increased regulatory scrutiny from the SEC and other agencies, staying on top of regulatory trends has never been more important. We look forward to having you join us at the table.
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In This Episode:
At the Table: Navigating the Global ESG Regulatory Landscape
In this episode we discuss global ESG trends and evolving regulatory frameworks, including the recent increase of proposed legislation in the U.S. concerning ESG investments; the SEC climate disclosure rule proposed on March 21, 2022; and the scope of reporting obligations under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and U.K. Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
In This Episode:
At the Table: Tackling Implementation of ESMA Marketing Guidelines and the SEC Marketing Rule
In this episode we discuss the emergence of new ESMA marketing guidelines; compliance with the SEC’s new marketing rule coming into effect November 4, 2022; and key takeaways of interest for sponsors operating in the EU and the U.S.
Episode 2:
At the Table: Discussing the SEC’s March Towards Granular Oversight of the Private Funds Industry
This episode focuses on the SEC’s February 9th proposed rules targeting private equity and private funds; the SEC’s January 26th proposed amendments to Form PF; and the Division of Examinations risk alert published January 27th.
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At the Table: Diving into the Regulatory Environment for Private Funds Following Chairman Gensler’s Recent Remarks
This inaugural episode focuses on the SEC’s priorities relating to private funds, including SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s recent speech at the ILPA Summit; emerging exam trends including document production, deficiency letters and MNPI concerns; and changes to the exam referral process over the last two years.