Lance Dial weighs in on the SEC's proposed ESG regulations

Episode 99

BBruce and Jeff connect with Lance Dial, partner at Morgan Lewis, to discuss the SEC's proposed new rules related to ESG investing. They talk about the SEC's goal of cracking down on greenwashing, and the challenge of enforcing rules related to something that's evolving.

Guest Bio:

With more than a decade of experience as senior in-house counsel with global investment managers, Lance Dial has a deep understanding of mutual fund law and operation and is fluent in the myriad regulations applicable to investment managers. He is well versed in the creation of investment products and environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability matters. Lance works extensively on regulatory policy matters engaging with various financial services regulators, including the US Securities and Exchange Commission, US Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, and US Department of Treasury.

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