Episode 37: FINRA 2019 Exam Priorities
On episode 37 of the CCO Buzz we discuss some key points regarding the newly released 2019 FINRA Examination Priorities.
OCIE 2019 Examination Priorities Released
In a December 2018 press release, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) announced the publication of the OCIE (Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations) examination priorities for 2019.
FINRA Releases Report on Effective Industry Cybersecurity Practices
Cybersecurity is regularly identified as one of the top concerns facing the financial industry as a whole.
Episode 36: Q1 – Form ADV Amendments and Disclosing Conflicts of Interest
On episode 36 of the CCO Buzz we cover some frequently asked questions, or FAQs, that the team has seen, and heard, as we are currently assisting clients with their first quarter, (“Q1”) along with their annual updates.
Episode 35: Takeaways From the 2019 Core Compliance Workshop
On episode 35 of the CCO Buzz we discuss some key takeaways from each session of the 2019 Core Compliance Workshop.
CCO Buzz Podcast | Disclosures | Form ADV | Regulatory Examinations | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Episode 34: The Government Shutdown’s Impact on SEC Examinations
On episode 34 of the CCO Buzz we discuss the current state of the government, more so on the government shutdown and SEC Examinations. With no immediate solution in sight, we’re discussing the issues at hand with our very own CEO Michelle Jacko. … Read More
Implementing Technology as Part of a Compliance Program
The administration of an advisory firm’s compliance program can be a daunting task for any Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), let alone an experienced one. Regardless of the number of employees at an investment advisory firm or a CCO’s experience, regulators … Read More
Episode 33: Risk Alert – Electronic Communications
On episode 33 of the CCO Buzz we discuss the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) recent published National Exam Program Risk Alert titled, ” Observations from Investment Adviser Examination Relating to Electronic Messaging.”
Trouble With Tokens Continues: ICO Issuers Settle SEC Registration Charges
Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) toughening its regulation of virtual currencies and initial coin offerings, enforcement actions continue to be filed with increasing frequency.