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On July 10, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) released a risk alert highlighting a recent increase in ransomware attacks against financial industry participants. The risk alert highlights the importance for financial … Read More
On July 2, 2020, the North American Securities Administrators Association (“NASAA”) released a notice for public comment on its proposed model rule for investment adviser written policies and procedures (“the Model Rule”) under the Uniform Securities Acts of 1956 and … Read More
On June 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed its new class exemption rule (the “Rule”) designed to replace the 2016 Best Interest Rule that was vacated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (“the … Read More
Under Rule 206(4)-7 (“Compliance Rule”) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”), Investment Advisers (“RIAs”) that are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) must perform an annual review of the RIA’s policies and procedures (“P&Ps) to … Read More
On June 1, 2020, the National Futures Association (“NFA”) permanently barred Hong Kong-based commodity pool operator Bainbridge Asia Limited (“BAL” or the “Firm”) and its sole principal and associated person, Wai Man Yip, from membership and acting as a principal … Read More
On May 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that Los Angeles-based private equity firm and registered investment adviser, Ares Management LLC (“Ares” or the “Firm”) agreed to a cease-and-desist order, censure, and to pay a $1 million … Read More
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has upgraded the Web Investment Adviser Registration Depository (“IARD”) and Central Registration Depository (“CRD”) to include multi-factor authentication (“MFA”) in an effort to make the websites more secure:
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and Prometric Testing Centers have announced additional accommodations and updates for individuals seeking to take exams for the Securities Industry Essentials (“SIE”) and Series 6, 7, 65, 66, and 63 Exams, and fulfillment of … Read More
On April 27, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management (the “SEC”) issued updated guidance concerning the following topics in response to COVID-19: Disclosure requirements for investment advisers applying for loans through the U.S Small Business Administration’s … Read More
Due to the considerable operational obstacles faced by many entities under their regulatory umbrella due to COVID-19, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) has filed a rule change to provide regulatory relief by extending the compliance and testing deadlines for … Read More