I don’t know about you, but many compliance professionals find regulatory examinations to be daunting and at times even a little scary. I don’t know anyone that enjoys exams or looks forward to a regulator looking under the hood and … Read More
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On Episode 92 of the CCO Buzz podcast, we discuss Senior Investor Protections, which is a topic that should be assessed and evaluated annually.
Protecting senior investors from financial exploitation has long been a primary focus of state regulators who say most state advisers still lack adequate procedures to do so.
For the last several years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has continually provided guidance and direction with regards to advisers’ fiduciary duty in making recommendations for wrap fee programs. From exam priorities[1] to an investor bulletin[2], the writing has … Read More
Investment professionals registered with one or more states have two basic regulatory challenges: managing differences in securities regulations from one jurisdiction to another and affording the resources needed to remain in compliance with the required regulations. Both challenges can be … Read More
On episode 89 of the CCO Buzz podcast, we discuss tips and tricks for preparing for a State Examination.
Recent action brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against a Miami-based hedge fund manager offers another cautionary tale about the need for investors to perform a high level of due diligence when dealing with private placement memorandums … Read More
In its recently issued annual report on state-registered investment advisers, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) was straightforward about the steps it believes advisers should be taking to create a culture of compliance in today’s rapidly changing regulatory environment. … Read More
Almost 12 years have passed since Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison with restitution of $170 billion for perpetrating an elaborate Ponzi scheme that harmed thousands of clients. Widely regarded as the largest fraudulent investment scandal in … Read More