Speakers: Michael Mavrides and Joshua Newville
Topic: SEC 2021 Annual Review and 2022 Regulatory Outlook for Hedge Funds
The webinar included insights from partners Mike Mavrides and Josh Newville, including a synopsis of recent comments from SEC Chair Gensler and the potential for increased scrutiny of hedge funds, as well as a broad ranging discussion of new rulemaking initiatives which could have a meaningful impact on the private funds industry. The conversation also included an in-depth discussion of SEC examination and enforcement trends. Finally, key areas of examination and enforcement focus, including MNPI, shadow trading, Alt Data, ESG and Crypto, and how firms should be adapting themselves to the changing regulatory environment, were discussed.