Akin Gump·SECURITIES / CAPITAL MARKETS

SEC Proposes Rescinding Investment Adviser Pay-to-Play Rule

The SEC's September 2026 announcement to rescind Rule 206(4)-5 would eliminate strict liability for political contributions, but compliance risks and other federal, state, and local pay-to-play restrictions remain in force.

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Read the original firm alert → Thursday, September 10, 2026

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