SEC Proposes New Interpretation of Fiduciary Duty

May 7, 2018

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Akin Gump has issued an alert detailing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) proposed new interpretation of fiduciary duties of investment advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The alert discusses how the SEC interprets the duty of care, the duty of loyalty, the ability to “disclose away” as well as potential additional requirements.

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