On June 1, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") accepted a settlement offer from a registered investment adviser of private equity funds, and its founder, principal and managing member. The settlement...more
6/17/2016
/ Broker-Dealer ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Disgorgement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fraud ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Portfolio Companies ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Transaction-Based Compensation ,
Unregistered Brokers
On April 5, 2013, David W. Blass, Chief Counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Trading and Markets, addressed the American Bar Association’s Trading and Markets Subcommittee.1 Mr. Blass’ remarks...more
Below is a summary of certain recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that is applicable to investment advisers and broker-dealers, namely: (i) an SEC Risk Alert regarding the Custody Rule...more