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
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.
The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) has been issuing written Risk Alerts since 2011 that outline areas the SEC believes carry high risks for broker-dealers and investment advisers. The areas covered in these alerts have included:
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
In February 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published a Risk Alert highlighting the top five most common compliance topics identified in deficiency letters issued to SEC registered investment advisers (“RIA”).
Core Compliance will be presenting on “The Evolution of Cybersecurity” at the Schwab Advisory Board Conference in Denver, CO, on Tuesday, February 28th.
In June 2010, the SEC adopted Rule 206(4)-5 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which addressed “pay-to-play” practices surrounding political contributions. Pay to play is a term used in the financial industry that generally refers to investment advisers making … Read More
Examination Priorities Each year the SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations publishes their SEC examination priorities letter to inform the industry of their current focus areas. The 2017 letter was released on January 12, 2017, and is available on … Read More
According to Robert W. Cook, since becoming the president and CEO of FINRA in August 2017, he has “been engaged in an ongoing ‘listening tour’ meeting with member firms, regulators and investor groups, among others.” In the cover letter he … Read More