The compliance deadline for implementation of certain requirements of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, better known as the “Safeguards Rule,” is June 9, 2023. Here is what...more
Cannabis businesses will soon face new testing requirements for nearly all cannabis products sold in the Oregon market. This is good news for consumers and businesses alike as the requirements will loosen some of the more...more
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released its Investment Adviser Section Annual Report (Report) in April 2021, highlighting 2020 section activities. The Report focuses largely on two topics:...more
At long last, the SEC has finally published its Revised Investment Adviser Marketing Rule. effective as of May 4, 2021. Investment advisers will have 18 months following the effective date, or until November 4, 2022, to come...more
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On November 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced proposals to amend Rules 206(4)-1 and 206(4)-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Act). The proposed amendments are aimed at modernizing these...more
We previously talked about recent changes to Oregon law and FINRA rules relating to elder abuse prevention and the prosecution of financial services companies for noncompliance . This article focuses on The Elder Abuse...more
Similar to the Oregon legislature's recent changes to ORS Chapter 59, intended to protect "vulnerable persons" against financial exploitation, FINRA has implemented changes to its rules effective February 5, 2018, intended to...more
Significant changes are coming to state, regulatory, and federal law with respect to reporting financial abuse of "vulnerable persons." These legal changes will impact the day-to-day operations of financial services...more