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MoFo’s Private Funds practice has a global platform serving clients in the US, Asia, and Europe. Our dedicated Private Funds lawyers have extensive experience guiding clients through the entire fund formation process, with a focus on both Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds. Positioned globally, we handle cross-border fund formations and transactions.
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- Client Alert
What's Changed in California's Diversity Reporting Law
On June 29, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law S.B. 164 (the “Diversity Reporting Law”), amending the previous version of the law that was adopted in 2023, S.B. 54.
- Client Alert
UK’s Carried Interest Tax Hike and More Changes Proposed for Fund Managers in 2026
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her first Budget Statement on 30 October. The Autumn Budget drew widespread attention, with several measures grabbing the headlines, including the historic fact that it was the first Budget Statement delivered by a female Chancellor in the United Kingdom, and the increase of Employer’s National Insurance Contribution (social security tax) from 13.5% to 15%.
- Client Alert
SEC Division of Examinations 2025 Exam Priorities – a Focus on Artificial Intelligence, Private Funds, and Cybersecurity
On October 21, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) announced its 2025 Examination Priorities (the “2025 Priorities”), highlighting areas that it expects to target during examinations in 2025.
- Client Alert
FTC Appeals Texas Court’s Ruling Blocking FTC’s Non-compete Ban
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed a ruling from a Texas district court that set aside the FTC’s rule banning non-competes with employees (the “Rule”).
- Client Alert
CFTC Finalizes Amendments to Exemptions for CPOs and CTAs under Rule 4.7
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has adopted amendments to CFTC Rule 4.7, including adjustments to the portfolio requirement financial thresholds in the “qualified eligible person” definition and the introduction of an alternative monthly account statement schedule for certain commodity pools.
- Client AlertHong Kong’s New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) – A Gateway for Private Funds
Hong Kong’s upcoming CIES in mid-2024 invites high net worth investors with a HK$30 million threshold, expanding private fund opportunities through inclusion of OFCs and LPFs structures.
- Client Alert
Private Fund Advisers: Presenting Track Record and Other Performance Information Under the Marketing Rule
Investment advisers that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) are subject to certain substantive requirements, including Rule 206(4)-1 under the Advisers Act, which governs marketing and solicitation activities.
- Client Alert
SEC Examinations and Enforcement Update for Registered Investment Advisers: Transparency for SEC Exams, Marketing Rule Sweep, and More Custody Scrutiny
The SEC announced settled enforcement actions against RIAs for Marketing Rule, Custody Rule, and other related compliance violations.
- Podcast
ESG Investments and the Growth of GP Accountability to Their LPs
There is a growing interest in ESG-driven investments amongst Asia fund managers. In this podcast, we explore what ESG expectations LPs have of their GPs, and how GPs are responding to increasing demands from their LPs.
