SEC Proposes Rescission of Political Contribution Rule for Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued a proposal to rescind its “pay-to-play” rule that prohibits investment advisers from providing compensated investment advisory services to a government client for two years after making a political contribution to certain elected officials or candidates, and related recordkeeping requirements [1].

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1. sec.gov · SEC Proposes Rescission of Political Contribution Rule for Investment Advisers Sep 3, 2026
2. sec.gov · SEC Proposes to Modernize Rules for Registered Transfer Agents Sep 1, 2026

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