1
So in original. Probably should be “section”.
2
So in original. No subsec. (f) has been enacted.
References in Text
The Commodity Exchange Act, referred to in subsec. (e), is [act Sept. 21, 1922, ch. 369], [42 Stat. 998], which is classified generally to chapter 1 (§ 1 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of Title 7 and Tables.
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, referred to in subsec. (i), is [act June 6, 1934, ch. 404], [48 Stat. 881], which is classified principally to chapter 2B (§ 78a et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 78a of this title and Tables.
Amendments
2010—Subsec. (a). [Pub. L. 111–203, § 406(1)], inserted “, including rules and regulations defining technical, trade, and other terms used in this subchapter, except that the Commission may not define the term ‘client’ for purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 80b–6 of this title to include an investor in a private fund managed by an investment adviser, if such private fund has entered into an advisory contract with such adviser” after “elsewhere in this subchapter”.
Subsec. (e). [Pub. L. 111–203, § 406(2)], which directed addition of subsec. (e) at end of section, was executed by adding subsec. (e) after subsec. (d) to reflect the probable intent of Congress. See Effective Date of 2010 Amendment notes below.
Subsecs. (g), (h). [Pub. L. 111–203, § 913(g)(2)], added subsecs. (g) and (h).
Subsec. (i). [Pub. L. 111–203, § 913(h)(2)], added subsec. (i).
1987—Subsec. (b). [Pub. L. 100–181] substituted “chapter 15 of title 44” for “the Federal Register Act”.
1960—Subsec. (a). [Pub. L. 86–750] inserted “functions and”.
Subsec. (c). [Pub. L. 86–507] inserted “or certified mail” after “registered mail”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Amendment by section 913(g)(2), (h)(2) of [Pub. L. 111–203] effective 1 day after July 21, 2010, except as otherwise provided, see [section 4 of Pub. L. 111–203], set out as an Effective Date note under section 5301 of Title 12, Banks and Banking.
Amendment by [section 406 of Pub. L. 111–203] effective 1 year after July 21, 2010, except that any investment adviser may, at the discretion of the investment adviser, register with the Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 during that 1-year period, subject to the rules of the Commission, and except as otherwise provided, see [section 419 of Pub. L. 111–203], set out as a note under section 80b–2 of this title.
Study on Enhancing Investment Adviser Examinations
[Pub. L. 111–203, title IX, § 914], July 21, 2010, [124 Stat. 1830], provided that:“(a)
Study Required.—
“(1)
In general.—
The Commission shall review and analyze the need for enhanced examination and enforcement resources for investment advisers.
“(2)
Areas of consideration.—
The study required by this subsection shall examine—
“(A)
the number and frequency of examinations of investment advisers by the Commission over the 5 years preceding the date of the enactment of this subtitle [July 21, 2010];
“(B)
the extent to which having Congress authorize the Commission to designate one or more self-regulatory organizations to augment the Commission’s efforts in overseeing investment advisers would improve the frequency of examinations of investment advisers; and
“(C)
current and potential approaches to examining the investment advisory activities of dually registered broker-dealers and investment advisers or affiliated broker-dealers and investment advisers.
“(b)
Report Required.—
The Commission shall report its findings to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subtitle [July 21, 2010], and shall use such findings to revise its rules and regulations, as necessary. The report shall include a discussion of regulatory or legislative steps that are recommended or that may be necessary to address concerns identified in the study.”
[For definitions of terms used in [section 914 of Pub. L. 111–203], set out above, see section 5301 of Title 12, Banks and Banking.]
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of functions of Securities and Exchange Commission, with certain exceptions, to Chairman of such Commission, see Reorg. Plan No. 10 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3175, [64 Stat. 1265], set out under section 78d of this title.