SEC ADOPTS RULES FOR PRIVATE FUND ADVISERS

Earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted several new rules affecting private fund advisers. This article discusses changes applicable to illiquid funds, which are those in which investors may not redeem their interests at will. Most venture capital, private equity and other similar closed-end funds would be considered illiquid funds so long as opportunities to redeem are limited.

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