Since February 1, 2021, New York has required investment adviser representatives (IARs) — of both New York state-registered and SEC-registered (“federally covered”) advisory firms — to register with the state through the CRD system and meet its examination standards. New … 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
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
The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and invest. Trading activity in global and domestic markets spiked last year, partly as a result of the added time millions spent at home to avoid exposure … Read More
2021 IAA Investment Adviser Compliance Conference | March 4, 2021 | Speakers: Michelle L. Jacko
Schwab Compliance Webinar | February 25, 2021 @ 1:00pm to 2:00pm PT | Speakers: Michelle L. Jacko
Regulatory Compliance Watch Webinar | February 2, 2021 @ 11:00am to 12:00pm PT | Speakers: Michelle L. Jacko