Podcast Episode 16: Regulatory Compliance - Mind the Gap: Divergence ahead for the SEC, UK & EU

This episode is part of the ongoing SBAI and Morgan Lewis Regulatory Compliance podcast series, co-hosted by Christine Ayako Schleppegrell, Partner at Morgan Lewis, and Brian Digney, Research and Content Director at the SBAI.

This collaboration offers timely insights into global regulatory developments affecting the alternative investment industry.

In this episode, the discussion covers:

- The SEC’s new leadership under Chair Paul Atkins and what his appointments and early decisions signal for enforcement and rulemaking.
- The retailisation of private funds in the US and how it could open up the asset class to a broader base of investors.
- Key developments in outbound investment restrictions from the US, including the recently enacted programme targeting investments in countries of concern such as China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
- Practical guidance for managers and allocators on navigating outbound investment compliance obligations.
- The UK’s proposed divergence from EU regulations with a restructured approach to AIFMD and what this might mean for UK-based fund managers and international investors.
- How the FCA and UK Government aim to strike a balance between innovation, growth, and regulatory alignment with global standards.

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