The Evolving ESG Landscape: Trends to Watch in 2025
The Evolving ESG Landscape: Trends to Watch in 2025 As we move into 2025, the ESG landscape is set to undergo further transformation, driven by regulatory developments, stakeholder expectations and evolving market practices. In place of “ESG” we’ve witnessed the proliferation of changing terminology, for example, the use of “Responsible Investment,” “Sustainable Investment” and “Value-Driven […]
Navigating the SEC’s 2025 Agenda: Critical Risks and Compliance Tips for Private Fund Advisers
On October 21, 2024, the SEC unveiled its 2025 Examination Priorities, highlighting key areas of regulatory focus. For investment firms, especially private fund advisers, these priorities provide a roadmap to address compliance and operational challenges proactively.
The Corporate Transparency Act: Compliance Update for Private Fund Managers
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) represents a significant shift in corporate accountability, with potential implications for businesses nationwide. While enforcement is currently on hold, companies should proactively monitor developments, review compliance systems, and gather necessary information to ensure readiness and avoid future penalties.
A Bright New Era for Silver Regulatory Associates: Unveiling Our Updated Brand Identity
Join us in celebrating six years of excellence and the start of a bright new era for Silver Regulatory Associates. Together, we will navigate what’s next with confidence and purpose. With its steadfast dedication to empowering private fund managers and investment advisory firms, Silver’s path forward is as inspiring as it is promising.
Digital Assets in Focus: SEC’s Latest Enforcement Drives New Compliance Standards
With the SEC prioritizing crypto assets in its 2025 Exam Priorities and intensifying enforcement, digital asset firms face growing regulatory pressure. Silver’s Compliance Team has compiled a roadmap for digital asset managers to help firms navigate these evolving requirements.
Silver’s CEO Comments on the Recent Challenge of the SEC’s Securities Lending Rule in FundFire
Silver’s CEO, Fizza Khan, was quoted in a recent article in FundFire about the Fifth Circuit’s scrutiny of the SEC’s lending and short-sale rules, emphasizing the opportunity this case offers for private fund managers to voice concerns over regulatory transparency and rule inconsistencies.
Meet with Silver at PRI in Person & AIMA in Toronto
Join Silver’s Trysha Daskam-Smith, Managing Director & Head of ESG Strategy, at the PRI in Person and AIMA Canada events in Toronto this October to discuss global ESG and climate regulatory trends, sustainability practices, and the maturation of ESG programs by private fund investment managers.
Global Trends in Climate Disclosure and Regulation: A Third Quarter Review
As climate change rhetoric intensifies, scrutiny on climate regulations and calls for transparent corporate disclosures have surged globally. This theme headlined Silver’s ESG highlights, with significant changes in policy, sentiment, and pressure in climate-related financial regulations, ESG transparency, emission reduction targets, and corporate sustainability.
Navigating Evolving Regulatory Landscape: Recent Court Rulings Loosen SEC’s Grip
The current regulatory environment, shaped by recent developments such as the vacating of the Private Fund Adviser Rules (PFAR) and the striking down of Chevron deference, presents significant challenges to the SEC’s rulemaking and enforcement capabilities. In this article, Silver offers tips for private fund managers to navigate these challenges and remain compliant with the SEC.
Silver’s CEO Discusses SEC Exams of Digital Assets in AIMA Webinar
Silver’s CEO, Fizza Khan, will speak at an AIMA webinar on Sept. 27th at 11:00 am EST, exploring SEC examinations of digital assets. The session covers key compliance challenges and risk management for private fund managers, offering insights on staying ahead of regulatory demands in areas like custody, marketing, cybersecurity and record retention.