Our initial assessment of the SEC's Private Fund Adviser Rule[1] is that while there is less prohibition and more disclosure, it remains overly prescriptive. While some controversial aspects in the original proposal have been modified, the rule will bring significant changes to the regulation of Private Fund Advisers that may still fail to address the root of governance failures.

Thomas Deinet, SBAI Executive Director, joins William Kelly, CEO of CAIA, to discuss the fascinating journey of the SBAI and its mission to establish industry-wide standards. He also explores the pressure faced by the hedge fund industry during the financial crisis and the importance of transparency and collaboration in improving industry practices.