Episode 26: Identity Theft Red Flags
On this week’s episode we’ll be discussing the buzzworthy topic of Identity Theft Red flags.
Preventative Regulatory Compliance — Save Time and Money (and Headaches) up Front
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and nowhere is that more applicable than in the world of finance. Preventative, proactive compliance programs save enormous amounts of time, money, and sanity. As most firms are well aware, … Read More
NSCP: The Regulators and Panels to See at the Conference
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.
Important Risk Management Protocols to Consider for Alternative Investments
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
2017 Solutions for Compliance Professionals
At the beginning of every year, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) identifies its examination priorities for the coming year. These priorities, which are based on perceived heightened risks to investors and the … Read More
Compliance Year-End Preparation Checklist
The end of 2016 is fast approaching and the financial services industry has been hit this year with some very important and complicated new regulations, such as the Department of Labor’s Conflicts of Interest Rule (“DOL Rule”) and the Securities … Read More
The Investment Advisers Modernization Act of 2016
On June 16th, the House Financial Services Committee approved H.R. 5424, the “Investment Advisers Modernization Act of 2016.” The proposed bill primarily provides relief to private fund advisers, but also includes provisions applicable to investment advisers that don’t manage private … Read More
2016 Solutions for Compliance Professionals
In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC’s”) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) issued their annual examination priorities update, which is focused on the highest perceived risks to investors and the U.S. capital markets for the coming year.1 … Read More