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FinCEN Proposes AML/CFT Rules for Investment Advisers

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On February 13, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a new proposed rule that would require certain investment advisers to apply anti-money...more

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2024 Examination Priorities for Investment Advisers from SEC Division of Examinations

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations recently released its 2024 Examinations Priorities, a yearly report that provides insight into the Division’s areas of focus to improve compliance,...more

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FINRA Issues 2020 Examination Priorities

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority published its 2020 Risk Monitoring and Examination Priorities Letter (Priorities Letter) on January 9, 2020. The Priorities Letter identifies four core areas on which FINRA will...more

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OCIE Releases 2020 Examination Priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) published its 2020 Examination Priorities, an annual publication that enhances transparency and provides insights into...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - January 2019

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts – PROPOSED RULES – SEC Proposes New Fund-of-Funds Rule – On December 19, 2018, the SEC proposed new Rule 12d1-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which, if...more

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OCIE Risk Alert Highlights the Most Frequent Adviser Fees and Expenses Deficiencies

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On April 12, 2018, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) released a Risk Alert identifying the most frequently cited compliance deficiencies relating to fees and expenses charged by SEC...more

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SEC Staff Announces 2018 OCIE Examination Priorities

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Last week the staff of the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the SEC announced its 2018 examination priorities. The 2018 examination priorities include five thematic areas: (i) compliance and risks...more

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SEC Targets Advisers With New Cooperation Initiative

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The SEC’s Division of Enforcement announced a new cooperation initiative addressed to investment advisers who have failed to disclose conflicts arising from the receipt of 12b-1 fees from mutual funds. In essence, the...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - February 2018

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts – SEC STAFF GUIDANCE AND ALERTS - SEC Staff Issues Guidance on Cryptocurrency-related Holdings - On January 18, 2018, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment...more

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Examination Priorities for 2017 from FINRA and OCIE

In these uncertain times, the predictability and regularity of the annual priorities letters from FINRA and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) is...more

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Investment Management Legal + Regulatory Update – February 2017

REGULATION - DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Fiduciary Rule - On January 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a second set of guidance on its new fiduciary rules, which are scheduled to become...more

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2017 Financial Industry Regulatory Priorities - OCIE and FINRA Announce Examination Areas of Focus

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In early January, both the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) and FINRA announced their examination priorities for 2017. As in previous years, both the SEC and FINRA share many examination...more

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Investment Management Update

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The Securities and Exchange Commission Adopts Amendments to Form ADV and Investment Adviser Act Rules - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Form ADV and Investment Advisers Act of 1940...more

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OCIE Gives Advisers a Heads-Up About Its Latest Sweep Examination Initiative

Last week, OCIE published a National Exam Program Risk Alert highlighting the staff’s focus on advisers’ responsibility to act consistently with their clients’ best interests. According to OCIE, its latest sweep examination,...more

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Elder Abuse Takes Another Twist and Turn

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If you thought the SEC and FINRA were serious about elder issues, welcome to the Alabama, Indiana and Vermont. Each has focused on elder abuse issues. These states will have mandatory reporting to state officials in...more

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OCIE Publishes Exam Priorities for 2016

The National Exam Program of the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) published its examination priorities for 2016 this week. Much like last year’s letter, this year’s letter is organized around...more

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SEC Exams to Focus on Sales of Retirement Products

The SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, or OCIE, has launched a multi-year Retirement-Targeted Industry Reviews and Examinations (ReTIRE) Initiative. OCIE is focusing on retirement-based savings in...more

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Investment Management Update

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OCIE Announces 2015 Priorities - The SEC’s Office of Compliance, Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) recently announced its selected list of 2015 examination priorities for investment advisers, broker-dealers, and...more

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The SEC’s 2015 Examination Priorities: Implications for Private Equity Fund Managers

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The Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently released its examination priorities for 2015 for investment advisers, broker-dealers and transfer agents...more

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A Compilation of Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions

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Non-Enforcement Advisers to Private Funds Among Targets of the SEC’s 2015 Examination Program The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced the 2015 examination priorities for its Office of Compliance...more

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