Even though there is no specific rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”) for registered investment advisers to seek best execution when trading on behalf of their clients, most investment advisers understand that this … Read More
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, investment advisory and broker-dealer professionals increasingly rely on technology and third-party vendors to meet expanding compliance obligations. Outsourcing compliance functions remains a growing trend, with firms finding specialized expertise, cost efficiency, and enhanced … 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
Maintaining a compliant organization is no small task. With new rules and regulations emerging each year, it’s easy for small oversights – the proverbial “broken windows” – to slip through the cracks. Unfortunately, these minor missteps can snowball into significant … Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted Regulation S-P on November 13, 2000,[1] which is designed to govern the use and protection of consumer non-public personal data by covered financial institutions.[2] The SEC requires, among others, registered investment advisers … Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently released the list of examination priorities for their 2025 fiscal year[1]. In their release, the SEC stated that their goal for issuing the list to coincide with the beginning of their fiscal … Read More
As the new year approaches, now is a crucial time of year for investment advisers to ensure that their compliance programs are up to speed. Recent Risk Alerts and examination findings by the Securities and Exchange Commission or the “SEC,” … 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
Advisers, it’s time to prepare! As of September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has adopted a rule that will deem certain investment advisers, including ERAs, as “financial institutions” and require implementation of … Read More
If you’re intrigued by how the biggest players in finance reveal their stock moves, you’ll want to pay attention to Form 13F. This quarterly filing, mandated by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (“1934 Act”), Section 13(f), requires institutional … Read More