Yesterday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that it has entered final administrative orders against 21 registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) and six broker-dealers (“BDs”) for failing to file or...more
Each year, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (f.k.a. OCIE) (the “Division”) releases its priorities for the upcoming year, providing SEC registrants with a helpful tool to assist in managing, reviewing, and updating their...more
4/12/2021
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The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") staff hosted a roundtable with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") on October 26, 2020, to discuss their observations on the implementation of, and compliance...more
On April 7, 2020, the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations ("OCIE") issued two risk alerts regarding the expected scope and content of initial examinations for compliance with Form CRS and Regulation Best...more