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Advice for Businesses in Dealing with the Expanding Coronavirus Events
Regulatory and Practical Issues Facing Registered Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
March 17, 2020
The Investment Management Practice
As the number of coronavirus or COVID-19 cases increases in the United States, investment advisers and the registered investment companies they advise are facing a variety of challenges—including issues with meeting regulatory filing requirements and reporting deadlines, holding in-person board meetings, and business continuity preparedness. In addition, investment advisers are also evaluating whether updates are necessary to public disclosure documents in light of the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and the potential effect it may have on global economies and markets.