While past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results, the information the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement just released in its annual report for its 2020 fiscal year is a must-read for trendspotters who want to know what … Read More
In accordance with Rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Act”), as amended, an investment adviser (“RIA”) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is required to conduct an annual compliance review to assess the adequacy … Read More
Not long ago, the ability to invest in private offerings in the U.S. was limited to those whose annualized income and net worth afforded a country-club lifestyle. The requirements were an average income of $200,000 for the last two years … Read More
On August 10, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that Interactive Brokers, LLC (“IB” or the “Firm”) had agreed to pay $11.5 million in fines for failure to file Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) in conjunction with trading micro-cap … Read More
On July 31, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced it was charging Connecticut-based investment adviser, Birinyi Associates, Inc. (“BA” or the “Firm”), with violations of Sections 206(2) and 206(4) and Rule 206(4)-7 thereunder (“the Compliance Rule”) of the … Read More
On July 28, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced it was charging Houston-based financial services firm, Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. (“VFA” or the “Firm”), a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, in two separate actions for violations of … 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 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
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
On June 5, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted Form CRS under both the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, with a compliance deadline of June 30, 2020. As that deadline … Read More