Preparing for Changes to the QPAM Exemption

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Megan Monson , Andrew E. Graw , Taryn E. Cannataro of Lowenstein's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation group discuss with partner Marie DeFalco , Co-Chair of the firm's Investment Management group, the significance of the QPAM exemption from ERISA prohibitions on transactions with a party in interest for investment advisers. The group explains current and possible new requirements for qualifying for the QPAM exemption; registration and recordkeeping rules; the potential impact of raising the required total AUM; and how the lack of a lack of a "grandfathering" period can prove a challenge for investment advisers. Episode Resources: DOL Proposes Significant Changes to the QPAM Exemption for Managing ERISA Assets Plan Fiduciaries, Including Investment Advisers and Fund Managers, Take Note - U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Enhanced QPAM Requirements Speakers: Megan Monson , Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Andrew E. Graw , Partner and Chair, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Taryn E. Cannataro , Associate, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Marie DeFalco , Partner and Co-Chair, Investment Management Group

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