The SEC delayed the implementation of the Short Sale Reporting rules today. MFA supports the relief and sent SEC Acting Chair Mark Uyeda two letters earlier this year explaining why the compliance date should be delayed.

College and university endowments in South Carolina like the College of Charleston Foundation (CofC Alumni) invest in hedge funds and alternative assets to support students seeking higher education. Learn more about how hedge funds support college students:

MFA called on the FCA to eliminate redundant transaction reporting requirements for UK buy-side firms in a letter submitted today. The letter is in response to the FCA’s discussion paper on improving the UK MiFID transaction reporting regime.

Across the Keystone State, hedge funds support the crucial work of foundations and nonprofits, including the John Templeton Foundation (John Templeton Foundation), through $35.3 billion in investments—an increase of 130% since 2020. Learn more:

As Financial Services GOP / House Committee on Financial Services - Democrats examines ‘The Future of American Capital,’ policymakers should ensure Americans continue to benefit from the advantages of strong public and private markets. Here’s how alternative asset managers help Invest in Opportunity. investinginopportunity.org

In the Empire State, pensions, colleges and universities, and nonprofits like the Mount Sinai Health System invest $136.8 billion in hedge funds to support retirees, students, and life-changing missions for individuals and communities. Learn more:

Short selling is far from being a “menace.” It promotes liquidity and helps investors and companies reduce risk. Chris Hughes is right: “The net impact on the market is typically positive… short sellers help rather than hinder markets.” Learn more: mfaalts.org/issue/short-se…

MFA Ops: Treasury & Finance 2025 is one week away! Join us on March 12 at Citi Field for a dynamic experience featuring in-depth discussions with industry peers, allocators, and leading service providers.

MFA provided the European Commission with five key policies to enhance EU capital markets for investors, businesses, and savers. Strengthening capital markets and the role of alternative asset managers is essential to driving the EU’s economic growth and competitiveness.

MFA issued the following statement from Rob Hailey, Head of EMEA Government Affairs, in response to Rachel Reeves’ announcement that HM Treasury would work to eliminate redundant MiFID reporting requirements.

North Carolina foundations and nonprofits, including Novant Health, invest $12.5 billion in hedge funds to meet financial obligations and support local communities across the state. Learn more about how your community benefits:

Over $1 trillion in private credit was provided to U.S. businesses in 2023, driving job creation, innovation, and growth. As Financial Services GOP House Committee on Financial Services - Democrats discuss expanding capital access, learn how private credit supports stability: mfaalts.org/issue/private-… youtube.com/watch?v=B47YZI…

“Clear rules of the road benefit all market participants” but “unclear, overly politicized, complicated, and burdensome regulations are stifling capital formation ...” We agree with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair nominee Paul Atkins on how to “return common sense” to the Commission.

MFA urged the FCA to modernise the UK’s client categorisation framework in a comment letter today. Updating these rules will boost capital flows, expand investor choice, and strengthen London’s role as a global financial centre.

“As well as providing an early warning sign of companies that need heightened scrutiny, short sellers improve liquidity.” We agree with Chris Hughes: short selling is essential for healthy markets. Learn more here: mfaalts.org/issue/short-se…

The North Dakota State Investment Board invests $830 million in hedge funds, strengthening retirement security for its 74,837 participants. Learn more about how hedge funds help support retirees:

Pensions, college endowments, and foundations in the North Star State, such as the Mayo Clinic, invest $45.7 billion in hedge funds to support individuals and communities across the state—an increase of 33.7% since 2020.

MFA issued the following statement from President & CEO, Bryan Corbett, in response to SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ plan to reevaluate the policy limiting closed-end funds from investing more than 15% of assets in private funds.

Mark your calendars for MFA Ops: Data, Tech & AI 2025! Join us on October 29 in New York for a full day of conversations on how technology and innovation are transforming fund operations, from streamlining workflows to investing with AI. Registration is now open!

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