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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information through Form N-14 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Form N-14 is used by investment companies and business development companies for registering securities during certain business transactions. The SEC estimates that about 253 filings are made each year, with considerable internal efforts and costs involved in preparing these forms. Amendments to Form N-14 aim to reduce the burden and costs for certain companies by allowing them to incorporate information by reference. Public comments on this information collection are encouraged and can be submitted within 30 days.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a notice regarding an application submitted by Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund and others. The applicants are seeking permission for certain investment companies to make joint investments with affiliated funds, which would otherwise be prohibited under existing regulations. They aim to allow a closed-end management investment company to invest in portfolio companies alongside related investment funds. The application includes various conditions to ensure that such investments are fair and equitable for all parties involved.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received an application from several investment companies, including Wilshire Private Assets Fund and others, for an order permitting them to co-invest in portfolio companies together with some affiliated entities. This order would allow them to engage in joint transactions that are otherwise restricted by the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application was filed through late 2024 and early 2025, with the SEC considering issuing the order unless a hearing is requested by April 21, 2025. Interested parties can request a hearing by emailing the SEC's Secretary and should provide specific reasons for their request.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a notice about an application for an exemption from certain sections of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application is from various companies, including Ares Capital Management and Ares Core Infrastructure Fund, seeking permission to offer multiple classes of shares with different sales fees for certain investment companies. The application was initially filed on January 8, 2025, and amended on February 28, 2025. The SEC will grant the requested relief unless a hearing is ordered, and interested individuals can request a hearing by April 7, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information related to Form N-8A. This form is used by investment companies to notify the SEC of their registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The SEC estimates that around 99 investment companies file this form every year, with a burden of about 99 hours in total time and $55,638 in costs. The SEC invites public comments on this request to assist in improving the process and minimizing the burden for respondents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a notification about an application from Barings LLC and Barings Private Credit Corporation. They seek an order that would allow certain investment companies to issue different classes of shares with varying sales loads and fees. The application was initially filed on February 4, 2025, and later amended on March 14, 2025. Interested parties have until April 14, 2025, to request a hearing if they have concerns or objections regarding this application.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering an application from several investment companies and entities for an order that would allow them to make certain joint investments that are usually not allowed under existing rules. The order would permit closed-end management investment companies and business development companies to work together on investments in portfolio companies. This application was submitted in July 2024 and has been revised multiple times, most recently on March 3, 2025. Interested individuals can request a hearing regarding this matter by contacting the SEC and the involved parties by April 7, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering an application from Global X Venture Fund and Global X Management Company, LLC. The application seeks permission for certain registered closed-end investment companies to offer multiple classes of shares and to impose early withdrawal charges and fees for distribution and services. If no hearing is scheduled, the SEC may grant the requested relief after reviewing any submissions. People interested in a hearing can request one by contacting the SEC through the provided email by January 3, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on their information collection process under Rule 17f-4, which deals with investment companies using securities depositories. They estimate that 639 entities, including funds and custodians, must follow these rules, involving a total annual burden of 3,148 hours for reporting and compliance. The SEC wants feedback on whether the information collected is useful and how to reduce its burden, and the deadline for comments is February 14, 2025. Written comments can be sent to the SEC's designated contact.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an application from Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C. and Carlyle Credit Solutions, Inc. seeking an exemption to let certain investment companies issue different types of shares with varied fees. The application was initially filed in February 2025 and amended in March 2025. The SEC might issue an order granting the exemption unless someone requests a hearing by emailing the SEC by April 11, 2025. Contact details for the SEC and the applicants' legal representatives are provided for further inquiries.