S-1978 : Still Just a Bill

SBIC Advisers Relief Act of 2015

Amends the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to exempt specified advisers of small business investment companies (SBICs) from certain: (1) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration requirements with respect to the provision of investment advice relating to venture capital funds, and (2) SEC registration and reporting requirements with respect to assets under management of private funds.

Provides the same exemption with respect to any state or local law requiring the registration, licensing, or qualifications of investment advisers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-08-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2015-08-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
See Subjects
  • Banking and financial institutions regulation
  • Business investment and capital
  • Financial services and investments
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Small business
  • State and local government operations

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