Key Points
- SEC proposes significant changes to the Advisers Act “Advertising Rule” and “Cash Solicitation” Rule.
- The proposed definition of “Advertisements” expands the types of communications that are considered...more
12/16/2019
/ Advertising ,
Books & Records ,
Cash Solicitation Rule ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Form ADV ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
No-Action Letters ,
Private Funds ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Comment ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
On April 30, 2019, US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit decided an important case involving the disclosure obligations of investment advisers. The case decided that an adviser’s disclosure that it “may” have a conflict of...more
5/16/2019
/ Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Form ADV ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Mutual Funds ,
Negligence ,
Revenue Sharing ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
On August 25, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Form ADV and to certain rules promulgated under the Investment Adviser Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). These amendments will be...more