In an article for the Dow Jones Risk Journal, Russell Sacks and Elizabeth Morgan examine recent SEC and FINRA reforms aimed at making it easier for companies to access public capital markets and streamlining the underwriting process. They explain that while these changes may reduce barriers for issuers and underwriters, fund managers continue to face significant compliance obligations under FINRA’s restricted persons rules, particularly when determining eligibility for IPO allocations and monitoring investor interests.

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