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Moving Beyond The Clamor For Hedge Fund Regulation: A Reconsideration Of Client Under The Investment Advisers Act Of 1940, Anita K. Krug
Moving Beyond The Clamor For Hedge Fund Regulation: A Reconsideration Of Client Under The Investment Advisers Act Of 1940, Anita K. Krug
Villanova Law Review
The article argues that a better approach for hedge fund regulation in the U.S. would be for law to regard private fund investors as clients of the managers of those funds. It discusses the regulatory regime governing investment advisers. The Investment Advisers Act of 1940 is tasked to regulate investment advisers and to require some investment advisers to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Voting Power Without Responsibility Or Risk: How Should Proxy Reform Address The Decoupling Of Economic And Voting Rights, Roberta S. Karmel
Voting Power Without Responsibility Or Risk: How Should Proxy Reform Address The Decoupling Of Economic And Voting Rights, Roberta S. Karmel
Villanova Law Review
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Reframing And Reforming The Securities And Exchange Commission: Lessons From Literature On Change Leadership, Joan Mcleod Heminway
Reframing And Reforming The Securities And Exchange Commission: Lessons From Literature On Change Leadership, Joan Mcleod Heminway
Villanova Law Review
The article discusses the lessons learned from the restructuring of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The strengths and weakness of the SEC reform measures are highlighted. Key reform proposals stemming from the global financial crisis and reform efforts being undertaken as of the spring of 2010 include overhauling or abolishing the SEC, managing the SEC through the Federal Reserve or the Department of the Treasury, and combining the SEC with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Fiduciary Obligations Of Broker-Dealers And Investment Advisers, Arthur B. Laby
Fiduciary Obligations Of Broker-Dealers And Investment Advisers, Arthur B. Laby
Villanova Law Review
The article discusses fiduciary obligation that broker-dealers and investment advisers owe their clients. It addresses questions in ascertaining whether financial reform is needed. The fiduciary obligations imposed on brokers and advisers are examined. An analysis of whether fiduciary duties should be imposed on brokers providing advice is offered.