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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101085
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice regarding an application from HarbourVest Private Investments Fund and HarbourVest Registered Advisers L.P. for certain exemptions under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This application seeks permission for certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares and to charge early withdrawal fees and asset-based distribution or service fees. The application was filed on November 8, 2024, and interested parties can request a hearing by contacting the SEC by January 3, 2025. Further information and the application details can be accessed on the SEC's website or by contacting the SEC's Public Reference Room.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is thinking about letting a company change how they sell shares and charge some extra fees, and people who want to comment on this plan can tell the SEC what they think by January 3, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 157
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice regarding two applicants, Premier Multi-Series VIT and SEI Insurance Products Trust, seeking orders to stop being classified as investment companies. Premier Multi-Series VIT made a final distribution to its shareholders on April 22, 2020, and incurred expenses of roughly $97,923 in this process. SEI Insurance Products Trust completed a similar process on September 28, 2020, costing around $21,512. Both companies filed official applications in 2020 to formalize their requests with the SEC.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is sharing that two companies want to stop being called "investment companies" because they gave the money back to the people who put money in and then closed. They paid a lot of money to do this, but it's not clear why or how it was decided.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105143
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a proposed rule change by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to exempt closed-end funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 from having to hold annual shareholder meetings. The proposed rule change was published in the Federal Register on July 9, 2024, for public comment, and the SEC has extended the decision deadline to March 6, 2025, to allow more time for consideration. This extension allows the SEC to evaluate the proposed rule change thoroughly, the feedback received, and make an informed decision on whether to approve or disapprove it.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of stock markets are thinking about changing a rule so that some special money-keeping groups (called closed-end funds) don't have to hold a big yearly meeting. They decided to take more time to really think about this change before deciding if it's a good idea or not.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7906
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the continued collection of information under Rule 30b2-1. This rule, part of the Investment Company Act of 1940, requires investment companies to file reports with the SEC that include financial statements shared with investors. The information helps meet legal disclosure requirements and offer investors necessary details for evaluating funds. The SEC is seeking public comments on this information collection within 30 days.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants to keep collecting important money-related reports from investment companies to help people understand how their investments are doing. They are asking people to say what they think about this idea in the next 30 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8730
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an application related to the Investment Company Act of 1940. This application seeks permission for certain business development companies and investment companies to jointly invest in portfolio companies alongside affiliated entities. The request necessitates an order exempting these joint transactions, which are typically restricted under current regulations. The public can request a hearing on this matter by reaching out to the SEC's Secretary by February 24, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is looking at a plan where certain companies want to work together and share their money with friends, but they need special permission to do it. People can say how they feel about this plan by telling the SEC before February 24, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12875
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a notice regarding an application for exemption requested by Jefferies Credit Management LLC and Jefferies Credit Partners BDC Inc. The applicants seek permission to allow certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares with different sales loads and fees. This notice provides information on how individuals can request a hearing regarding the application. Any hearing requests must be submitted to the SEC by April 8, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Jefferies Credit Management LLC and Jefferies Credit Partners BDC Inc. want special permission to sell different kinds of shares at different prices, and the SEC is asking people if they think this is okay or if they want to talk about it more.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10606
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a notice regarding an application for exemptions from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The applicants, Strategas Securities, LLC and Strategas Trust, seek permission for unit investment trusts (UITs) to impose deferred sales charges and offer exchange and rollover options to unitholders, among other requests. They also ask for relief from requirements related to net worth and capital gains distributions, arguing it's necessary to facilitate their investment strategies. Interested parties may request a hearing on the matter by March 15, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is looking at letting two companies, Strategas Securities, LLC and Strategas Trust, change some rules so they can handle money in a special way and charge fees differently. People can ask questions or say what they think before March 15, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11562
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice regarding an application under specific sections of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application seeks permission for TCW Direct Lending VII LLC and its affiliates to carry out an exchange offer, allowing investors to swap their investment units for shares in a related fund called the Extension Fund. This exchange would also involve transferring a proportional share of the company's assets and liabilities to the Extension Fund. A hearing may be requested by interested parties by emailing the Commission by a specified deadline.

    Simple Explanation

    TCW wants to let people swap their current investments for new ones in a different fund, like trading old toys for new ones. Some people worry if this is a good deal for everyone or if some helpers are getting special treatment, and they're asking if someone can make it clearer and fair for everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16020
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice regarding an application for an exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application involves the Optimize Growth Equity Fund, Optimize Premium Yield Fund, and Optimize Wealth Management Inc., seeking permission for certain registered closed-end investment companies to make repurchase offers monthly. If someone wishes to contest this application or request a hearing, they must submit their request to the SEC by May 6, 2025. The application details and conditions are available through the SEC's EDGAR system.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is thinking about letting some investment companies from the "Optimize" group buy back shares from investors every month. If someone doesn't agree, they need to let the SEC know by May 6, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11815
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a temporary order allowing the Infinity Q Diversified Alpha Fund to halt redemptions beginning February 19, 2021, due to issues with accurately valuing certain assets. Infinity Q Capital Management, the Fund's adviser, cannot calculate a fair value for certain swap instruments after discovering irregularities in their valuation process, rendering them unable to determine the correct net asset value (NAV). The Fund plans to liquidate its portfolio to ensure current and former shareholders get maximum returns while developing plans for repayment and liquidation overseen by independent parties and the Commission.

    Simple Explanation

    The Infinity Q Diversified Alpha Fund had trouble figuring out how much some of its investments were worth, so the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) told them to stop letting people take their money out just for now. The Fund is going to work on selling off its investments to make sure all the people who put money in get the best returns they can.

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