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Beyond the DOL Rule – A Look at SEC Expectations for Advisers Managing Retirement Accounts

The fate of the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Conflicts of Interest rule (the “DOL Rule”) is uncertain. However, regardless of whether the rule gets delayed or repealed, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) continues to focus on the services being … Read More

California Attorney Defrauds EB-5 Investors

On December 27, 2016, the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) charged Emilio Francisco with defrauding investors seeking to participate in the EB-5 immigrant investor program. The EB-5 program, which is administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”), allows … Read More

The Next Iteration of Fraudulent Disbursements

Criminal activity is constantly evolving.  Fraud emanating from a compromised email account is fairly well known and most firms have implemented authentication procedures to address fraudulent third-party wire transfers.  However, another threat has recently gained traction in the financial industry, … Read More

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