SEC Provides RIAs with SPVs Additional Regulatory Relief

Simon RivelesDodd-Frank, Hedge Funds, Investment Adviser Registration, SEC, Uncategorized

In a no-action letter dated January 18, 2012, the SEC (“the Commission”) provided additional guidance and relief from registration to certain registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) with special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”). In a 2o05 no-action letter, the Commission had provided exemptive relief from investment adviser registration to SPVs created by RIAs who act as the general partner or managing member to a private fund that the …