Firms should take note that information security will remain an area of intense focus this year for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (the Division or EXAMS), formerly known as the Office of Compliance Inspections and … Read More
The North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”) recently adopted a new model rule on Investment Adviser Representative (“IAR”) requirements for Continuing Education (“CE”). The new model rule states any IAR registered under Section 404 of the 2002 Act (or 201 … Read More
On episode 84 of the CCO Buzz podcast, we discuss the new NASAA Model Rule on Continuing Education Requirements for Investment Adviser Representatives.
The Investor Protection Bureau (IPB) of the New York State Attorney General’s office has adopted regulations that took effect February 1, 2021, under which investment advisor representatives (IARs) of both federal and state investment advisory firms must register with the … Read More
Every new year brings a multitude of filings that compliance officers of financial advisory firms must make to meet regulatory requirements. Among the items on the compliance checklist for those involved in futures trading is the annual need to reaffirm … Read More
CEO Michelle Jacko‘s article, “Social Media in 2021 – Are Advisers Subject to the Old Rules or New Rules? And What Then?,” was published in the February 2021 issue of IAA’s Newsletter. In the article, Michelle discusses the evolving SEC guidance … Read More
CEO Michelle Jacko‘s article, “Why Advisory Fees and Expenses Remain a Continued Regulatory Focus,” was published in the January 2021 edition of the National Society of Compliance Professionals’ Currents newsletter.
As the new year begins, there is a great opportunity to enhance your firm’s compliance program and start the year off on a positive note. In this Risk Management Update, we will discuss several recommendations and best practices to consider … Read More
For our first CCO Buzz episode of 2021, Senior Compliance Consultant and Compliance Analyst help us unpack the best methods for jump-starting your compliance program in 2021.
When the price of a much-publicized asset increases 296% as Bitcoin did in 2020, it’s bound to attract attention from institutional investors, the general public, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After taking 10 years since its creation … Read More