by Ara Jabrayan | Nov 21, 2023 | Books and Records, Chief Compliance Officer, compliance deficiencies, Compliance Violations, Crypto-Assets, Cybersecurity, Division of Enforcement, Division of Examinations, Hypothetical Performance, Investment Adviser Representative, policies and procedures, Press Releases, Private Funds, Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs), RIA Compliance, SEC NEWS, Social Media
On November 14, 2023, the SEC announced that it had filed 784 total enforcement actions during fiscal year 2023, a three percent increase over fiscal year 2022. Enforcement actions are intended to protect investors and enhance public trust in the securities markets.... by Ara Jabrayan | Nov 21, 2023 | Account Recommendations, Best Execution, Books and Records, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, Chief Compliance Officer, Compliance Violations, Conflicts of Interest, Cyberattack, Cybersecurity, Division of Enforcement, Division of Examinations, Duty of Care, Examination Priorities, Fiduciary Duty, Form ADV, policies and procedures, Private Funds, Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs), RIA Compliance, RIA Compliance Policies, Risk, SEC Cybersecurity, SEC Investment Adviser Compliance, SEC NEWS, SEC Rules, Suitability
On October 16, 2023, Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) and other regulated firms received sooner-than-expected guidance from the SEC when the Commission published its 2024 examination priorities. The SEC previously announced its 2023 examination priorities on... by Ara Jabrayan | Sep 28, 2023 | Advertising, compliance deficiencies, Compliance Violations, Deficiencies, Division of Enforcement, Hypothetical Performance, Investment Adviser Representative, Marketing Rule, policies and procedures, Private Funds, Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs), Retail Investors, RIA Compliance, RIA Compliance Policies, Safeguards Rule, SEC Investment Adviser Compliance, SEC NEWS, Supervision Initiative
On September 11, 2023, the SEC continued its crackdown on Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) using hypothetical performance advertising by bringing cases against nine advisers. RIAs that advertise hypothetical performance, or plan to do so, should read these SEC... by Ara Jabrayan | Sep 28, 2023 | Books and Records, Chief Compliance Officer, compliance deficiencies, Compliance Violations, Custody Rule, Deficiencies, Division of Enforcement, Form ADV, Investment Adviser Representative, policies and procedures, Private Funds, Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs), RIA Compliance, RIA Compliance Policies, SEC NEWS, SEC Rules
On September 5, 2023, the SEC announced charges against five Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) that failed to comply with requirements designed to safeguard clients’ assets. Three of the firms were also charged with failing to update their disclosure of audits of... by Ara Jabrayan | Aug 30, 2023 | Best Execution, Books and Records, Chief Compliance Officer, Client Relationship Summary, Code of Ethics, Fee Calculations, Fiduciary Duty, Investment Adviser Code of Ethics, Investment Adviser Representative, policies and procedures, Private Funds, RIA Compliance, RIA Compliance Policies, SEC Investment Adviser Compliance, SEC Rules, Standards of Conduct, Wrap fee
On August 23, 2023, the SEC adopted new rules and rule amendments to enhance the regulation of private fund advisers. The SEC also updated Rule 206(4)-7 under the Investment Advisers Act, better known as the Compliance Rule, which applies to all Registered Investment... by Ara Jabrayan | Apr 6, 2023 | Best Execution, Books and Records, Chief Compliance Officer, Compliance Violations, Crypto-Assets, Cyberattack, Cybersecurity, Deficiencies, Division of Enforcement, Division of Examinations, Duty of Care, Emerging Technologies, Environmental, Examination Priorities, Fiduciary Duty, Form ADV, Investment Adviser Code of Ethics, Investment Adviser Representative, Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE), policies and procedures, Press Releases, Private Funds, Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs), Regulation Best Interest (BI), RIA Compliance, RIA Compliance Policies, SEC Cybersecurity, SEC Investment Adviser Compliance, SEC NEWS, SEC Rules, SEC Staff Bulletin, Social and Governance (ESG), Standards of Conduct
On February 7, 2023, the SEC’s Division of Examinations announced its 2023 examination priorities. These examination priorities are published annually to provide insights into the SEC’s risk-based approach. The publication also identifies areas that present potential...
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