The proposed amendment seeks to modify the existing framework of FINRA Rule 2210 to accommodate the use of certain projections and targeted returns.
On November 13, 2023, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority...more
The priorities highlight emerging and core risk areas for investment advisers, broker-dealers, and other entities, including cybersecurity and crypto assets.
On October 16, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s...more
11/3/2023
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On March 28, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules (Proposing Release) that would require securities market participants that engage in dealer-like activities - such as a proprietary trading...more
The no-action relief applies to family offices with at least US$50 million in total assets (Institutional Family Offices) and requires broker-dealers seeking to rely on the relief to establish and maintain specific additional...more
The amendments expand certain exemptions and provide additional guidance under Rules 5130 and 5131 with respect to equity IPO allocations.
On December 19, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued...more
1/22/2020
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Guidance Update ,
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Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Retirement Plan ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sovereign-Controlled Companies ,
Special Purpose Entities
The SEC’s Regulation Best Interest has important implications for institutionally focused broker-dealers and investment bankers.
On June 5, 2019, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted Regulation Best...more
7/8/2019
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Retail Investors ,
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The action may have significant implications for PE advisers performing brokerage services; highlights SEC’s focus on advisers receiving transaction-based compensation.
On June 1, 2016, the Securities and Exchange...more
6/29/2016
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Securities Exchange Act ,
Transaction-Based Compensation
Despite the July 31, 2015 compliance date, the SEC will not enforce the third-party solicitation ban until corresponding FINRA/MSRB Rules take effect.
On June 25, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...more
A summary of a private equity firm’s compliance obligations, a discussion of notable developments in 2014 and highlights of the SEC’s examination priorities for 2015.
US federal laws and regulations, as well as the...more
2/26/2015
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