David Bartels

Jun 7, 2024 | jdsupra.com | David Bartels |Steven W. Engel |Tricia Lee

Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacatedthe SEC’s Private Fund Adviser Rule in its entirety. Dechert LLP represented the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in filing an amicus curiae brief in support of the successful challenge to the Rule.

Feb 9, 2024 | jdsupra.com | David Bartels |Robert Leonard |Dale Beggs

Key Takeaways The SEC dropped the most controversial provisions, but still significantly expanded the reach of the “dealer” definition. Persons that engage in trading activity that resembles market-making may now have to register as “dealers” and be subject to the corresponding regulatory requirements, regardless of whether they have customers. Registered investment advisers, hedge funds and other private funds are not excluded and may also be “dealers” under the rule.

Dec 18, 2023 | jdsupra.com | David Bartels |K. Susan Grafton |Anthony Kelly

The SEC’s Division of Examinations (EXAMS) published its report on 2024 Examination Priorities on October 16, 2023. The 2024 Examination Priorities continue to reflect an examination program that is vigorous and broad in its focus.

Dec 18, 2023 | lexology.com | David Bartels |K. Susan Grafton |Anthony E. Kelly |Mark D. Perlow |Robert J. Rhatigan |Michael McGrail | +1 more

ONPOINT / A legal update from Dechert's Financial Services GroupSEC Division of Examinations Releases 2024 PrioritiesAuthored by David P. Bartels, K. Susan Grafton, Anthony S. Kelly, Mark D. Perlow, Robert J. Rhatigan, Elise Kletz, and Michael McGrail December 2023 Dechert LLPSEC Division of Examinations Releases 2024 PrioritiesDecember 2023 / Authored by David P. Bartels, K. Susan Grafton, Anthony S. Kelly, Mark D. Perlow, Robert J.

Aug 9, 2023 | pubs.acs.org | David Bartels