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Rajib Chanda, Head of the Firm’s Registered Funds Practice, was a featured speaker at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee Meeting on December 10 in Washington, D.C. Rajib participated in a panel titled, “Mainstreaming of Alternative Assets to Retail Investors,” which discussed the growing accessibility of alternative assets for retail investors and explored the benefits and challenges associated with these investments. The panelists further examined various investment vehicles, such as closed-end funds and non-traded REITs, that enable retail investors to participate in the private market.

On the panel, Rajib highlighted the needs of retail investors in private markets, the evolving landscape of investment options available today, the challenge of accessing direct private equity products and potential measures the SEC could take to improve access to private market investments for retail investors.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Investor Advisory Committee is designed to guide the Commission on key areas such as regulatory priorities, securities product regulations, trading strategies and fee structures. It also evaluates the effectiveness of disclosure practices and works on initiatives aimed at protecting investor interests, enhancing investor confidence and upholding the integrity of the securities marketplace.