The next compliance date for implementing the requirements under amended Regulation S-P is fast approaching.[1] To help you prepare, this month’s Risk Management Update (“RMU”) provides steps that are required to be implemented – but are being presented with … Read More
The day began for you like any other: you show up to your office at the same time as always. You follow your usual habits and routines as you move through the space to your workstation, the sights, sounds, and … Read More
It’s one of those scenarios made for film or television: there you are, sitting in your office, minding your own business. All of your firm’s personnel have submitted their quarterly attestation certifications on time and you just completed some procedural … Read More
October 27-30, 2024 | NSCP National Conference | Dallas, TX | Speaker: Matthew Rothchild
In this month’s Risk Management Update, we’re highlighting recent insights and observations in the world of cybercrime. While there is nothing new about most of these activities, cybercriminals are continually adapting their methods to stay one step ahead of financial … Read More
Often, the difference between safety from a regulator and an enforcement action is knowing where the regulatory lines are drawn and what conduct constitutes an act that crosses those lines. Among the murkiest areas of regulatory concern is Custody. It’s … Read More
“Familiarity breeds contempt” It’s an old saying that proves itself relevant again and again. When looking over the headlines or through the trade publication emails that fill our inboxes, even the most casual observer can find examples of someone whose … Read More
On episode 105 of the CCO Buzz podcast, Sr. Compliance Consultant Matthew Rothchild takes a look at the SEC’s Risk Alert, Observations from Broker-Dealer Examinations Related to Regulation Best Interest (“RBI”) and discuss its applicability to Investment Advisers.
It should come as no surprise that many compliance professionals, no matter how seasoned, find regulatory examinations to be daunting and at times even a little scary. In our experience, we don’t typically hear that compliance officers enjoy the examination … Read More
When a regulator shows its hand, take it seriously—a poignant lesson that one is wise to heed. At the end of January, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released a Risk Alert entitled ‘Observations from Broker-Dealer Examinations Related to Regulation … Read More