At the heart of the statutory and regulatory framework governing transactions in derivatives in the United States is a customer asset protection regime that requires futures commission merchants (FCM) and derivatives clearing...more
On February 7, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (Division) published its examination priorities for 2023.1 According to this statement, the Division’s mission is to promote compliance,...more
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Effective as of August 16, the dollar amount tests specified in the definition of “Qualified Client” in Rule 205-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act) will increase for the net-worth...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposed order that, if adopted, would provide an exemption to certain "finders," persons who connect potential buyers and sellers of securities for a fee, from broker-dealer...more