Jonathan Levy
Partner | Ballard Spahr LLPJonathan B. Vessey
Partner | STINSON LLPTrends and Developments in Private Funds Regulation: What You Must Know and Do | On-Demand Webinar
Broadcast Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET)
In recent years, the private fund industry has experienced massive growth which has significantly outnumbered public equities. More notably, private equity funds continue to foster and diversify into credit, leasing, real estate, and infrastructure investments among others making private equity firms enter the year with expectations of increased transaction volumes. However, as the industry maintains its upward trend, several complexities begin to emerge such as increased litigation risks and regulatory scrutiny. The upcoming elections also continue to portend uncertainty surrounding regulatory enforcement and legislations. It is, therefore, imperative to closely monitor the trends and developments in this specific area.
In this LIVE Webcast, investment attorneys Jonathan Levy (Ballard Spahr LLP) and Jonathan B. Vessey (STINSON LLP) will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the recent developments in private funds regulation. Speakers will offer effective compliance practices to avoid risks and complexities. They will also examine the critical issues concerning the private equity fund and its enforcement.
Key Topics:
- Private Fund Regulation – An Overview
- Trends and Developments
- Private Equity Funds
- Regulatory Enforcement and Legislation
- Risks, Issues, and Complexities
- Outlook
Agenda:
SEGMENT 1:
Jonathan Levy, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP
- Conflicts of Interest in various contexts including:
- Allocation of investment opportunities
- Multiple clients in same investment
- Financial relationships between adviser and investors
- Preferential liquidity rights
- Recommended investments
- Co-investment opportunities
- Service providers
- Cross-trades
- Fees and Expenses
- Allocations
- Disclosure
- Travel and expenses
- Operating Partners
- Valuation
- Board and monitoring fees
- Material Non-Public Information/Code of Ethics Requirements
- Policies and procedures
SEGMENT 2:
Jonathan B. Vessey, Partner, STINSON LLP
- Fund valuation practices
- Changes to the definition of “accredited investor”
- The Volcker Rules – “Covered Funds” Amendments
- COVID-19 and fund regulation
- Information requirements
- In-person Board meetings
- Other trends and forward-looking impacts
Who Should Attend:
- Private Equity/Hedge Fund Managers
- Investment Advisors
- Risk and Compliance Officers
- Finance Lawyers
- General Counsel
- C-Level Executives
- Investors
Credit:
Course Level: Intermediate
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: On-demand Webcast (CLE)
Prerequisite: General knowledge of investment management regulations
Course Code: 148509
NY Category of CPE Credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Total Credit: 1.0 CPE