The issue of Robo-advisers (and the potential regulatory consequences of an adviser that relies heavily on automation to achieve what was traditionally achieved through human interaction) is nothing new. In fact, electronic investment advice has been a continuous SEC top … Read More
Though once thought no more than a digital curiosity, a passing Millennial trend, or something only used by criminals in illicit, internet-based black markets, so-called virtual currency (which includes cryptocurrency, like the well-known Bitcoin), has become a staple of the … Read More
[UPDATE] On June 21st, 2018: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a mandate today that vacated the DOL Fiduciary Rule. With over 20% of the U.S. population projected to be over the age of 65 by … Read More
Join us at the NSCP Regulatory Interchange with the SEC at the San Francisco Schwab Center on May 4th, 2018.
The SEC has released its 2018 examination priorities, and the focus on, and protection of, aging clients, and considerations related to such clients (as a subset of retail investors generally), is a continuing theme. The focus on these investors has … Read More
The Core Compliance team recently returned from the IAA National Conference, which took place in Washington, DC, on March 15 & 16. We had the pleasure of attending two packed days full of discussions, which were kicked off by … Read More
For almost a decade, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has been issuing write-ups focused on providing investors with timely information on investment frauds and scams (“Investor Alerts”), along with education on various investment topics (“Investor Bulletins”) (both types referred … Read More
It’s time to start thinking about all the compliance projects that need to be completed before the end of the year. While the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) slowed their pace on adopting new regulations during 2017, they continue to … Read More
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Office of Compliance Inspections & Examinations issued a new Risk Alert titled, “The Most Frequent Advertising Rule Compliance Issues Identified in OCIE Examinations of Investment Advisers” which was generated as a result … Read More
On July 1, 2017, the State of Wyoming’s new regulations became effective, which require certain investment advisers (“IAs) and investment adviser representatives (“IARs”) to register with the State in order to provide investment advice in Wyoming. [1]