Deals & regulation
SEC proposes removing investment advisers' political-contribution rule
The SEC proposed on September 3 to rescind its pay-to-play rule and associated recordkeeping provisions. The current rule can prevent an adviser from receiving compensation from a government client for two years after certain political contributions. This is a proposal newly picked up by the paper's regulatory desk, not a completed repeal or a new announcement today.
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What matters
- The proposal targets Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-5 and related recordkeeping requirements.
- The SEC says other anti-fraud, fiduciary, compliance and ethics requirements would remain.
- The public-comment period runs for 60 days after publication of the proposing release in the Federal Register.
Context & caveats
- The release presents the SEC's rationale, including compliance burdens and political-speech concerns; it does not supply opposing views or a final rule.
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