Many registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) have obtained loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). Applicants for PPP loans were required to make certain...more
On February 21, 2020, the Massachusetts Securities Division (the “MSD”) announced the finalization of its fiduciary rule. Part I summarized the evolution of Massachusetts Fiduciary Rule (“Fiduciary Rule”) and the...more