‘Ex Occidente Lex’: California’s Mandatory Climate Disclosure Bills Come into Focus as First Compliance Deadline Nears
California’s SB 253 and SB 261 require large companies to disclose emissions and climate-related financial risks starting in 2026. This article breaks down who’s affected, what’s required and how to prepare – helping you stay ahead of compliance and avoid any last minute issues.
Crypto Week on Capitol Hill: What Private Fund Managers Need to Know
In July 2025, crypto regulation entered a new phase, marked by sweeping legislative action and fresh guidance from the SEC. These changes are set to redefine how private fund managers and RIAs engage with digital assets across trading, custody and compliance.
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.
Crypto’s Evolving Rulebook: Navigating Regulation as a Private Fund Manager
As crypto matures, the SEC is shifting from enforcement to clarity. Private fund managers must adapt to evolving rules on custody, classification and compliance in this rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
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.
Silver’s CEO Featured in Webinar to Discuss SEC Priorities, Private Funds and What Comes Next
In a recent webinar titled, “Private Capital in 2025: Tariffs, Trump, and Term Sheets,” Silver’s CEO, Fizza Khan, sat down with industry experts to discuss the trends, challenges and strategies shaping the future of private markets. “ The conversation explored the shifting dynamics of fundraising, evolving deal-making trends and how firms are responding to today’s increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Silver Launches Cyber Compliance Division to Support Private Fund Managers Amid Rising Regulatory Demands
Silver Regulatory Associates announces the launch of its Cyber Compliance Division, a new service line tailored to help private fund managers meet growing regulatory demands around cybersecurity.
Navigating PRI in 2025: New Rules, Real Risks and the Road Ahead
The 2025 PRI Transparency Reporting season is here. Silver’s ESG Team breaks down key changes, including the new “partially mandatory” route, language updates and strategic insights to help Signatories navigate reporting with clarity.