The Crypto Current, Vol. 4 – Regulation Crypto Assets: The Exit From “Securities”
The SEC has proposed the first offering regime built specifically for crypto. Regulation Crypto Assets would give token issuers two exemptions with fixed dollar thresholds, a path to certify that an investment contract has ended and preemption from state blue sky requirements. This issue breaks down what it means for funds and advisers.
Silver Regulatory Associates Launches AI Governance Program for Investment Advisers in Partnership with Clarier
Silver has partnered with Clarier to launch the AI Governance Program, giving investment advisers, fund sponsors and portfolio companies a combined compliance and technology solution for discovering, approving and documenting AI tool usage.
The Crypto Current, Vol. 3 – The Deadline for Clarity Draws Closer
The Senate is entering a critical window for crypto market structure legislation as the August recess approaches. While Congress works toward revised CLARITY Act text, the SEC and CFTC continue advancing digital asset priorities that could create significant new compliance considerations for market participants.
Silver Regulatory Associates Expands Portfolio Company Cybersecurity Offering, Powered by Advisor Armor
New sponsor-purchased program gives private equity and venture capital sponsors a scalable path to portfolio-wide cybersecurity compliance.
Silver On-Site: Inside the Q1-Q2 2026 Conference Season
People ask us all the time which conferences Silver is prioritizing. After spending the first half of 2026 living out of our suitcases, we put together a Q1-Q2 conference recap of everything we learned along the way.
Sustainability-Focused Due Diligence in 2026: Identifying Risk and Creating Value
Private fund managers are applying greater rigor to assessing sustainability risks and opportunities throughout the investment process. In this piece, Silver examines the regulatory, investor and thematic factors shaping sustainability-focused due diligence in 2026, and identifies leading practices for assessing financially material risks, supporting investment decisions and creating value after closing.
From Paper to Practice: What the SEC’s Reg S-P Amendments Actually Demand of Investment Advisers
The SEC’s latest changes to Regulation S-P mark a clear shift away from policy-driven compliance toward operational accountability.
What SEC Examiners Will Test in 2026: From Reg S-P Readiness to AI Disclosures
Generative AI has expanded the compliance surface for investment advisers in ways most firms have not yet mapped. Combined with the amended Reg S-P and its June 3, 2026 deadline for smaller advisers, the result is a single examination focus. This article outlines what an audit-ready program looks like and where the common gaps appear.
The Crypto Current, Vol. 2 – The Clock is Ticking for CLARITY
Momentum around crypto regulation is building — but legislation is not. As Senate progress stalls, this edition of The Crypto Current examines the structural, political, and policy barriers delaying market structure reform and the implications for compliance frameworks across the industry.
2026 PRI Reporting Guide
PRI’s 2026 Transparency Reporting season is fast approaching, and for many Signatories, this year’s process will look very different from prior cycles. With a significantly revised framework, fewer indicators, and new mandatory requirements, now is the time to understand what has changed before the reporting window opens on May 6 and closes on July 29.