Ghost Fund Vanishes from Investment Rulebook Forever
Published Date: 2/6/2025
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Summary
A unit investment trust asked to officially stop being an investment company because it never sold its shares to the public and won’t start any business. This change means it won’t have to follow certain rules anymore. The request was filed on June 21, 2024, so keep an eye out for updates if you’re involved!
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