Open Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

ITEM 1: Investment Company Names Rule

OFFICE: Division of Investment Management

STAFF: William Birdthistle, Sarah ten Siethoff, Brian M. Johnson, Amanda Hollander Wagner, Bradley Gude, Blair Burnett, Mykaila DeLesDernier, and Pamela K. Ellis.

The Commission will consider whether to adopt amendments to the rule under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that addresses investment company names that are likely to mislead investors about an investment company’s investments and risks. The amendments the Commission will consider also include enhanced prospectus disclosure requirements for terminology used in investment company names, as well as public reporting regarding compliance with new names-related requirements.

For further information, please contact Brian M. Johnson and Amanda Hollander Wagner, Division of Investment Management, at (202) 551-6792.