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
Registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) and their employees are fiduciaries to their clients. As such, they are tasked with ensuring that the services being provided to clients are appropriate and in their best interest. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) describes … Read More
On episode 70 of the CCO Buzz, we interview Jessica Thayer of Starkweather and Shepley Insurance Brokerage to learn more about the specifics of insurance coverage for investment advisers.
Ask chief compliance officers what keeps them up at night and you’ll find the approval of marketing materials, social media communications, and other forms of advertising rank high on the list. Two factors have combined to cloud best practices for … Read More
On March 2, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission took two important steps to alleviate red tape for investment advisers who provide capital to and work with Rural Business Investment Companies (RBICs). Licenses for RBICs are provided by the Rural … Read More
A month ago, it was unclear of how much COVID-19 (the “coronavirus”) would impact all of us in every facet of our lives. For some, we are indefinitely “sheltered in” and are working remotely where possible. Others must take care … Read More
October 23, 2019 | Baltimore, MD | Speaker: Core Compliance
We discuss the Due Diligence of Investments on episode 67 of the CCO Buzz.
July 25, 2019 @ 11 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST | Speaker: Core Compliance