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Paul Hastings LLP

SEC Enforcement Continues Thematic Focus on Hypothetical Performance

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The SEC charged five more registered investment advisers with violating the Investment Advisers Act’s Marketing Rule by advertising hypothetical performance on their websites without adopting appropriate policies and...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

For FINRA, Unlike The SEC, Blaming The BD Always Seems To Be The Answer

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FINRA Enforcement has often been accused (again, admittedly, by me, and not too infrequently) of going after the “low-hanging fruit,” that is, taking the easy case when it presents itself. Putting aside the question whether...more

Vedder Price

Investment Services Regulatory Update - December 2018

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts – NEW RULES – SEC Adopts New Rules Permitting Covered Investment Fund Research Reports – On November 30, 2018, the SEC adopted Rule 139b under the Securities Act of...more

Dechert LLP

Developments in Disclosure of Financial Advisor Fees in M&A Transactions

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Recent developments, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settlement with CVR Energy and related SEC Staff guidance, reinforce a trend towards more extensive disclosure of financial advisor fees in M&A...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC Charges Advisory Firm to Sports Figures and Officers With Fraud

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The SEC filed two actions centered on an advisory firm that serves on high net worth individuals, primarily current and former professional athletes. The actions are based on the theft of client funds and a failure to...more

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