AdvisorEsq Podcast Series - Episode 8 - Executive Insights: Succeeding as a COO at an RIA Firm
Crypto in the Crosshairs: What Regulatory Themes Characterized 2020?
Brexit & Financial Services: Preparing for the End of the Transition Period
Protecting Intellectual Property - Investment Management Roundtable Discussion
Videocast: Asset management regulation in 2020 videocast series – SEC enforcement
Videocast: Asset management regulation in 2020 videocast series – Complying with new SEC rules for broker-dealers
Investment Management Roundtable Discussion – Regulatory and Enforcement Update
Podcast: Supreme Court May Resolve Key ERISA Statute of Limitations and Proprietary Fund Litigation Questions
Videocast: Form CRS delivery obligations
Podcast: Private Funds Update: The UK Stewardship Code 2020
The Deal Video: Pepper Hamilton's Ed Dartley Talks Valuations
In order to discourage investment advisers, broker-dealers and investment companies from engaging in any “tricks,” the SEC’s Division of Examinations has published a treat, in the form of its 2025 Examination Priorities (the...more
In the SEC’s burst of settlements at the end of its fiscal year, one case about the potential misuse of material nonpublic inside information (“MNPI”) shows just how far down in the weeds it is willing to go to prevent...more
Many private fund managers are breathing a sigh of relief after the Fifth Circuit struck down the Private Fund Rules (check out our blog post for more information). Do not, however, assume the SEC will stop its aggressive...more
Every year compliance officers face the unenviable job of performing their compliance program's annual review under Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7). An essential element of that review is updating the firm's compliance policies...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
There are times when it makes sense to hire an expert. Securities regulations are complicated, and failure to comply can be costly, both in terms of fines and damage to reputation. Here are the top reasons registered...more
Compliance Update for the week Ending April 5, 2024 - For our clients and compliance colleagues, this weekly update will give you a quick look at the latest regulatory developments. Enjoy!...more
The SEC recently adopted Rule 148 to address whether companies that present at “demo days” held by angel investor groups, incubators or accelerators are participating in a “general solicitation” for investments under...more
As the countdown to the June 30, 2020, date for compliance with Reg BI inches forward, FINRA and the SEC are providing a potpourri of support and information to help firms ensure compliance. FINRA EFFORTS: FINRA’s...more