Europe in Flux, U.S. Division: Q3 Sustainability Trends for Private Fund Managers and RIAs

Silver monitored key regulatory and market developments and in the US, activity ranged from efforts to roll back the EPA’s endangerment findings to court challenges over ESG proxy adviser rules to updated DOJ guidance on DEI programs. In the UK and EU, regulators advanced sustainability reporting consultations and trade agreements that may affect compliance obligations. Global industry alliances also saw shifts, including the suspension of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and the release of SBTi’s new net-zero standard for financial institutions.

Where Innovation Meets Oversight: Managing Artificial Intelligence, Crypto and Cybersecurity Compliance

In today’s market, AI, crypto and cybersecurity are rapidly reshaping opportunities and risks for private fund managers and RIAs. Regulators are signaling both openness, such as new crypto listing standards, and heightened scrutiny, particularly around AI oversight, token classification and cybersecurity expectations. Firms that integrate compliance into their innovation strategies will be best positioned to capture opportunities while protecting clients and reputations.

Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance Amid Global Instability

With geopolitical tensions on the rise, cybersecurity risks have been heightened for RIAs and private fund managers, requiring firms to go beyond the basics and build cyber compliance programs that are strategic, proactive and SEC exam-ready. This roadmap will help RIAs and fund managers navigate this evolving ecosystem with clarity and confidence.

No Slowing Down the Sustainability Regulatory Train

Sustainability news and regulatory updates show no signs of slowing. From California to the EU, new disclosure mandates, shifting ESG expectations and global developments are reshaping how managers must report and respond.

Cybersecurity Under the Microscope: What the SEC’s 2025 Exam Priorities and Reg S-P Updates Mean for Private Fund Managers

Silver was recently featured in an article published by the New York Law Journal discussing how recent SEC rule changes have placed cybersecurity squarely at the center of compliance expectations for private fund managers and registered investment advisers. With updated Reg S-P rules, private fund managers must adopt tested, documented policies and respond swiftly to breaches.

Silver’s Trysha Daskam-Smith Joins Travers Smith’s Sustainability Exchange Podcast to Break Down ESG Messaging for U.S. Investors

Silver’s Trysha Daskam-Smith joins the Travers Smith’s Sustainability Exchange podcast to discuss the ways in which European fund managers should communicate ESG strategies to U.S. investors. From political sensitivities to regulatory divergence, the panel offers practical advice on reframing ESG as a risk and value discussion, emphasizing the importance of consistency, factual messaging and investor-specific communication.