The most recent Risk Alert distributed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) focused on many compliance issues that have been identified relating to principal trading and cross agency transactions. The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) provided … Read More
KPMG agreed to pay a $50 million penalty and review its ethics and integrity controls as a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for charges that the firm altered past audit work papers after illegally obtaining information from … Read More
November 4-7, 2019 | San Diego, CA | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko, CSCP, CEO
On episode 52, we talk about the SEC’s issued interpretive guidance on an adviser’s standard of conduct, as mandated under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
On June 5, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a four-part investment advice reform package containing new rules that govern conduct, forms, and interpretations for investment advisers and broker-dealers.
“An adviser that fails to adhere to the terms of these agreements and disclosures, or otherwise engages in inappropriate fee billing and expense practices, may violate the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and the rules promulgated thereunder, including the antifraud … Read More
In early June, the town of Oyster Bay New York settled 2017 charges issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it committed fraud related to Municipal Bond Securities it sold investors while failing to disclose the nature and … Read More
On episode 49 discuss the frequently cited deficiencies cited during routine exams, surround the importance of best execution reviews.
On March 7, 2019 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a cease-and-desist order against a New York-based Investment Advisory Firm (the “Firm”) and its sole proprietor for numerous violations related to:
On episode 43 of the CCO Buzz we have Lead Senior Compliance Consultant Tina Mitchell. She’s here to discuss key considerations for Investment Advisers of Mutual Funds.