Innovation in Compliance: Innovative Approaches to Compliance and Training with Catherine Choe
Compliance Tip of the Day: Multiplying the Influence of Compliance
Compliance tip of the Day: Communication Through Persuasion
Compliance Tip of the Day: Empowering Middle Managers to Drive Compliance Transformation
Compliance Tip of the Day: Middle Managers as the Eyes and Ears of Compliance
Compliance Tip of the Day – Role of Chatbots in Compliance
Beyond the Bylaws: The Medical Staff Show | The Role of Bylaws in Medical Staff Governance, Part II
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 60 - Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: Employee Retention Tax Credit
Compliance Tip Of the Day: Using AI to Transform Whistleblower Response
FCPA Compliance Report: Amanda Carty on a Due Diligence and Risk Management
FCPA Compliance Report: Kristy Grant-Hart on A 360° Review of the Future of Compliance
Great Women in Compliance: Creating Space to Speak Up: The Story Behind Psst.org
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | Episode 43: How Employers Can Navigate White Collar Crime with Erica Barnes & Christian Dysart of Maynard Nexsen
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 59 - Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: DOJ Focus
Creativity and Compliance: Bringing Joy to Compliance: A Conversation with Virginia MacSuibhne
Beyond the Bylaws: The Medical Staff Show - The Role of Bylaws in Medical Staff Governance, Part I
Compliance Tip of the Day: Embedded Compliance
Auditing Your Hotline and Case Management System
Compliance and AI: Ali Khan on Implementing AI Risk Management Systems
Compliance Tip of the Day: AI for Whistleblower Anonymity
On April 3, 2025, the SEC filed a notice of intent to grant FS Credit Opportunities Corp. et. al.’s (“FS”)1 amended application for an order permitting certain business development companies (“BDCs”) and closed-end management...more
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has introduced new guidelines on market soundings, which are set to take effect on 2 May 2025. The guidelines aim to enhance transparency and ensure the integrity of...more
We are often asked by clients to assist them in preparing for and holding their annual meetings of stockholders. A variety of materials provide guidance on the major components of an annual meeting, such as proxy statement...more
Many compliance officers live in hope that if they ramp up their persuasive skills, engage employees with spectacular training presentations, and provide succinct and prompt advice, they will receive the respect and...more
With the annual reporting season coming up for calendar-year companies, we wanted to remind you that companies subject to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements are now required to: (i) disclose...more
As we look back on the SEC’s actions in 2024, we wanted to share our thoughts on lessons learned that we believe will carry through to 2025....more
Who may be interested: Registered Investment Companies; Registered Investment Advisers; Compliance Officers - Quick Take: The SEC charged a hedge fund manager registered as an investment adviser (Adviser) with failing to...more
As we bid farewell to 2024, we welcome not only another year but also several new disclosure requirements. In this Snapshot, we summarize several developments and best practices for public companies to consider as the 2024...more
On December 12, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a litigated complaint (the “Complaint”) in United States District Court for the District of Connecticut against a hedge fund manager (the “Firm”)...more
In addition to basic blocking and tackling, compliance officers often have the thankless job of performing the annual review of their compliance program required by Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7....more
As most public companies enter their fourth fiscal quarter and look ahead to filing their Form 10-Ks and proxy statements, a recent settlement agreement announced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) serves as...more
In connection with the upcoming Form 10-K/proxy season, public companies with a fiscal year ending on December 31 will be required, for the first time, to publicly file their insider trading policies as exhibits to their...more
On June 27, 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) issued Regulatory Notice 24- 09 (the “Notice”) reminding member firms that FINRA’s rules and the securities laws apply to the use of artificial...more
SEC DROPS NEW REQUIREMENT FOR INCIDENT RESPONSE PROGRAMS, PROPOSAL FOR RIAS TO ADOPT CIP, SEC EXAMS SHARES MARKETING RULE FAILURES, RIA SLAMMED FOR FAILING TO RETAIN TEXTS, AND SEC WINS ON SHADOW TRADING THEORY - Welcome to...more
On May 15, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued final amendments (the “Amendments”) to Regulation S-P (originally adopted in 2000), which governs the treatment of a customer’s nonpublic personal...more
Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more
FINRA, as part of its targeted exam of member firms’ social media practices for gaining new customers, recently announced an $850,000 fine against M1 Finance LLC (“M1 Finance”) stemming from promotional social media posts...more
On February 29, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced that it settled an administrative proceeding against Lordstown Motors Corps’ former auditor, Clark Schaefer Hackett and Co. (CSH)—the same day that...more
For your reading pleasure, we present a list of tips for surviving a routine SEC Examination. This list has been compiled by SEC3 employees including ex-SEC examiners. It is not to be considered all-inclusive and is provided...more
On July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in a 3-2 vote, issued a release (the “Release”) containing proposed rules to address conflicts of interest associated with broker dealers’ and investment...more
On August 23, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new rules (Adopting Release) for private fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act). The new rules require private...more
The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) recently published OSC Staff Notice 52-724 Considerations for Public Accounting Firms in Developing Internal Ethics Policies and Procedures (the “Notice”). The Notice summarizes...more
Who may be interested: Registered Investment Advisers, Boards of Directors, Compliance staff - Quick Take: The SEC settled charges against a registered investment adviser (Adviser) for failing to adopt and implement...more
The proposal would codify for the first time the federal-level best execution standard for brokers and related obligations. New Regulation Best Execution would result in a pivot from what has been a principles-based approach...more
Given the increasing SEC scrutiny on disclosure practices in municipal finance, governmental issuers and conduit borrowers [e.g., 501(c)(3) corporations] are taking a fresh look at their disclosure policies and procedures,...more