Raising the Bar: SEC Evaluating an Increase in Minimum AUM Threshold for Investment Adviser Registration
By EsqSocial Corporation 16/04/25
On April 8, 2025, Acting SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda gave a speech signaling that the SEC may revisit the current minimum assets under management (“AUM”) threshold for federal registration, potentially reducing the number of investment advisers required to register with the SEC. Though Uyeda’s time as Acting Chair has now ended due to the confirmation of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, Uyeda’s willingness to raise the issue publicly suggests he expects Atkins will carry the initiative forward....
By: Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance