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 15-18, 2023 | Raymond James EMPOWER Conference | Tampa, FL | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko, CSCP
“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
October 16-18, 2023 | NSCP National Conference | Dallas, TX | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko, CSCP
March 16, 2023 | Regulatory Compliance Watch Webinar | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko, CSCP, CEO
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
April 23-26, 2023 | 2023 Red Oak User Conference | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko, CSCP, CEO
Several years ago, the SEC initiated the CCOutreach program, now called the Compliance Outreach Program, to promote open communications and coordination among various industry related entities – mutual funds, investment advisers and broker-dealers – on compliance issues. The program was … Read More
Investment professionals registered with one or more states have two basic regulatory challenges: managing differences in securities regulations from one jurisdiction to another and affording the resources needed to remain in compliance with the required regulations. Both challenges can be … Read More
On episode 89 of the CCO Buzz podcast, we discuss tips and tricks for preparing for a State Examination.