Do you know what time it is? That’s right, it’s time to begin your ADV updates once again! For those firms with a fiscal year-end of December 31, it is time to start addressing the required Annual Updating Amendment of … Read More
If you’re intrigued by how the biggest players in finance reveal their stock moves, you’ll want to pay attention to Form 13F. This quarterly filing, mandated by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (“1934 Act”), Section 13(f), requires institutional … Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of compliance, investment advisory and broker-dealer professionals are increasingly turning to technology and third-party vendors to fulfill expanding regulatory requirements. Of those polled by Thomson Reuters for their 2023 “Cost of Compliance” report, 38% of compliance … Read More
Under the Compliance Rule (Rule 206(4)-7) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Advisers (RIAs) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are mandated to conduct an annual evaluation of their policies and procedures (P&Ps) to assess their … Read More
Core Compliance has published a number of items on the North American Securities Administrators Association Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education Model Rule over the past few years and, in light of some recent activity among various states adopting the … Read More
As the world of compliance in the investment advisory and broker-dealer spaces continues to evolve and the scope of required services expands, compliance professionals in the industry are leveraging technology and third-party vendors more than ever to meet the demands … Read More
Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just getting started in the industry, one of the biggest hurdles you may encounter is aligning senior management with compliance. At Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc. (“Core Compliance”), we often hear “if … Read More
In today’s electronically connected world, more and more exchanges are happening online, in terms of both sensitive information and currency. Be it communication through social media platforms, mobile applications, email, and text messages, or even the purchase and delivery of … Read More
With the implementation deadline of the new SEC Marketing Rule fast approaching, there are many factors investment advisory firms need to consider. Social media has become a powerful marketing tool for investment advisors to put themselves in front of more … Read More
In partnership with Starkweather and Shepley, the team at Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc. SM (“Core Compliance”) is excited to announce this year’s Annual Compliance Awards. After last year’s success and growing interest, we’ve decided to enhance our awards … Read More