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The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a notice regarding an application from the Esoterica Thematic Trust and Esoterica Capital LLC. They are seeking an exemption to allow modifications of subadvisory agreements without shareholder approval and relief from certain disclosure rules about fees. The requested exemption would enable more efficient operations by allowing the Adviser to select and amend agreements with subadvisers, subject to approval by the board of trustees, without the need for shareholder meetings. This is intended to streamline processes while ensuring transparency through aggregated fee disclosures.

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice for an application seeking exemption from certain requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940. This exemption would allow ETF Series Solutions and Distillate Capital Partners LLC to make changes to sub-advisory agreements without needing shareholder approval and to consolidate fee disclosures. The goal is to enable the investment adviser to select and manage sub-advisers more efficiently, benefiting the shareholders by potentially reducing costs. Additionally, the application outlines conditions to protect shareholder interests and seeks to maintain transparency by informing shareholders of significant changes via a streamlined notification process.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a notice concerning an application by The Advisors' Inner Circle Fund and Pathstone Family Office, LLC. They are seeking an exemption from certain regulations under the Investment Company Act of 1940 to allow hiring and replacing sub-advisers without shareholder approval. This would also grant relief from some disclosure rules related to fees paid to these sub-advisers. The goal is to streamline the process and reduce unnecessary delays and costs for the funds involved.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on a proposed extension of its information collection under Rule 17a-8, which relates to mergers of affiliated investment companies. This rule allows certain mergers to bypass restrictions on transactions between a fund and its affiliates, and it requires directors to evaluate and document key aspects of such mergers. The SEC estimates that this rule affects around 200 funds annually, resulting in a total burden of 1,400 hours and a cost of over $3 million. The public can submit comments on the necessity and burden of these requirements until February 18, 2025.