Although we express significant reservations about certain elements of the SEC’s proposal, in particular the abandonment of the asset segregation framework and the introduction of new proposed derivatives-related leverage limitations (the relative and absolute value-at-risk (VaR) approach), we support initial steps to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework for funds using derivatives-related leverage and posing derivatives-related risks to the U.S. financial system and investors. Read our full fact sheet here, or by clicking the button below.