Sullivan & Cromwell discusses Exchange-Traded Products: SEC Requests Comments on Topics Related to the Listing and Trading of Exchange-Traded Products on National Securities Exchanges and Sales of Such Products by Broker-Dealers

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently published a request for comment on topics relating to its oversight of exchange-traded products under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and particularly the listing and trading of exchange-traded products on national securities exchanges …

Sullivan & Cromwell discusses SEC Amendments to Private Offerings Rules

On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission took action on three proposals relating to private offerings:

  • Adopted final amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D and Rule 144A under the Securities Act to eliminate the prohibition on general