SEC Considers New Rule to Regulate the Use of Derivatives by Registered Funds
From the Desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law LLC:
On December 11, the SEC approved the proposal of a new rule to limit the use of derivatives in registered mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and business development companies. The rule would require firms using derivative to comply with one of two portfolio limitations. The limitations would limit the leverage ratio of funds due to derivatives.
The first alternative is based on exposure, requiring the fund to restrict its aggregate exposure to 150% of its net assets. The other, risk-based alternative would limit funds that pass a risk-based test to obtain exposure of up to 300% of their net assets. In addition to both alternatives, funds would be required to segregate assets in order to mitigate risk from derivatives. Funds that use derivatives frequently, or funds that use complex derivatives, would also be required to maintain a derivatives risk management program.
The SEC will engage comments for 90 days following publication in the Federal Register.
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