Matthew Posthuma

Sep 26, 2023 | lexology.com | Eric Requenez |Anne Fox |Matthew Posthuma

As discussed in the recent Ropes & Gray Alert “SEC Adopts New Private Fund Adviser Rules”, the SEC adopted new private fund reforms on August 23, 2023. While these reforms apply broadly to “private funds”1 regardless of structure or strategy, the substance of the rules gives rise to unique considerations with respect to real estate funds. The following is a summary of these considerations.

Jun 12, 2023 | lexology.com | Matthew Posthuma

House Oversight Committee Holds Its First ESG Hearing – An Overview for Asset ManagersThe House Committee on Oversight and Accountability recently held a hearing titled “ESG Part I: an Examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices with Attorneys General.” The hearing covered a range of topics, including fiduciary duties, antitrust and consumer protection, proxy voting, ERISA, and the banking, insurance and utilities industries.

Jun 7, 2023 | law360.com | Matthew Posthuma

By Matthew Posthuma (June 7, 2023, 5:49 PM EDT) -- At the time of this article, the U.S. and world economies are experiencing an economic slowdown, perhaps the beginning of a recession.... Stay ahead of the curveIn the legal profession, information is the key to success. You have to know what's happening with clients, competitors, practice areas, and industries. Law360 provides the intelligence you need to remain an expert and beat the competition.

May 22, 2023 | lexology.com | Matthew Posthuma |Nicole Krea

Click here to listen to the audio. The SEC has proposed sweeping changes to its custody rule that would impose new obligations on registered investment advisers with respect to physical assets such as real estate. On this Ropes & Gray podcast, regulatory partner Nicole Krea and real estate funds partner Matt Posthuma, both in the firm’s asset management practice, discuss how these requirements would affect investment advisers in their management of real estate assets.