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SEC Targets "AI Washing" With Two New Settled Cases

On March 18, 2024, the SEC announced—in videos posted on YouTube and Twitter—regulatory actions against two investment advisers for “AI washing,” a practice defined by the SEC as “making false artificial intelligence-related...more

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SEC Expands "Dealer" Definition to Capture Liquidity Providers

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Introduction - On 6 February 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt two new rules that significantly expand the definitions of a “dealer” and “government securities dealer” in Sections...more

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SEC Requires FINRA Membership for Previously Exempt Broker-Dealers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently proposed (July 29, 2023) and rapidly adopted (August 23, 2023) amendments to SEC Rule 15b9-1 that will essentially require almost all broker-dealers to become...more

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FINRA Asks How to Improve Capital Formation Rules; Public Companies and Fund Managers May Have Ideas

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In Regulatory Notice 23-09, FINRA provides an update on actions it currently has under way to promote capital formation and the capital-raising process. FINRA also requests comment regarding whether there are other changes to...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 5

On July 27, 2022, FINRA filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to make it easier for brokers to work from home. The proposed rule will add a category termed a “Residential Supervisory Location” under FINRA Rule 3110...more

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Private Placements Coming Under Increased Scrutiny

On February 4, 2021, New Jersey Attorney General Grewal announced a New Jersey Bureau of Securities action against GPB Capital Holdings, LLC (“GPB”) its owners, and affiliated companies for an alleged $1.8 billion...more

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Another Fine Churning Mess

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While undoubtedly FINRA will be issuing its annual “examination priorities” letter any day now, that is hardly the best way to figure out exactly what FINRA is paying attention to now (as that letter kind of reads the same,...more

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OCIE Announces 2020 Examination Priorities

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On January 7, 2020, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) announced its 2020 examination priorities for regulated entities, including investment advisers and registered funds. The examination...more

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Videocast: Asset management regulation in 2020 videocast series – SEC enforcement

The SEC’s Division of Enforcement is likely to be active in 2020, investigating several issues important to broker-dealers and investment advisers. In this Bottom Line videocast, Brian Rubin and Adam Pollet discuss: Cash...more

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Reminder: Certain U.S. Reporting and Compliance Obligations for Investment Advisers and Private Funds - February 2020

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The U.S. federal securities laws, the Commodity Exchange Act and regulations thereunder, and certain other applicable federal laws, rules and regulations, as well as rules of U.S. self-regulatory organizations (such as the...more

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January 1 Effective Date for FINRA IPO Allocation Rules Changes

On December 19, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) adopted amendments to Rules 5130 and 5131 (the “New Issues Rules”) to permit allocations of initial public offering (IPO) profits to certain...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2019 Insights: Political Law: What to Consider When Providing Investment Fund Services to US State and Local Government...

With heightened attention to investment and depository rules as well as increased enforcement of federal and state pay-to-play rules, registered investment advisers (RIAs) and broker-dealers should address the unique legal...more

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Reminder: Certain U.S. Reporting and Compliance Obligations for Investment Advisers and Funds

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The U.S. federal securities laws and the rules of U.S. self regulatory organizations (such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) impose certain reporting and compliance obligations on investment advisers and funds....more

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New FINRA Capital Acquisition Broker Rules May Offer Limited Relief to Private Investment Fund Advisers

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently approved a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) proposal to adopt a new regime for the regulation of electing broker-dealer firms that meet the...more

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Bridging the Week - July 2015 #2

Alleged Fictitious Sales to Facilitate Improper Money Pass Prompts CFTC Injunctive Action and Asset Freeze: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Illinois against Yumin Li and Kering...more

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Structured Thoughts: News for the financial services community, Volume 5, Issue 9

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In This Issue: - What to Expect in 2015 - EU Regulatory Agenda: Into 2015 - FINRA Issues Report Relating to its Communication Rules - Structured Product Offerings and RIAs - The SEC, Investment Funds and...more

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Investment Management Legal + Regulatory Update -- February 2013

In This Issue: Regulatory Updates - FINRA overhaul of communications rules becomes effective and ICI and CoC appeal Rule 4.5 ruling. Enforcement + Litigation - Enforcement Division priorities target hedge...more

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