Regardless of size, investment advisers need to be aware of some common, and avoidable, mistakes that are often made when maintaining compliance programs. Some of these mistakes are at a high level, things that senior management should be aware of. … 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
The first Core Compliance/ IA Watch Conference is taking place this November 2nd, just a few short weeks away. For conference attendees here on the west coast, IA Watch is a chance to see the major west coast industry leaders, … Read More
The national conference put on by the National Society of Compliance Professionals is one of the best in the industry….and it is coming up – fast. It’s not too late to register, and you can do so by clicking here.
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
Risk Management Update September 2017 In an ongoing effort to diversify into non-market correlated investments, more and more advisory firms are offering strategies that include alternative investments. This term is broadly used in the industry and encompasses several types of … Read More
We’re excited to announce that Core Compliance, in conjunction with IA Watch, is co-sponsoring the upcoming conference, IA Compliance: The Full 360° View, West Critical and Timely Insight for Investment Adviser Compliance Professionals.
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]
Recently, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed into law Senate Bill 383 that revised current regulations for financial planners. The changes expand the definition of a financial planner in NRS 628A.010 to now include broker-dealers and investment advisers in Nevada, which in … Read More
In their continued quest to obtain “big data” from registrants, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a final rule in August 2016, which significantly expands the information required in Form ADV.[1] The compliance date for the rule is … Read More