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“Round 2” of Marketing Rule Enforcement Actions — Focus on Hypothetical Performance

On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission imposed fines and other sanctions on five registered investment advisers (RIAs) for violations of the Investment Adviser Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1), which has...more

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SEC Enforcement Sweep Regarding Hypothetical Performance - Round 2

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On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced settled charges against five registered investment advisers for violations of Rule 206(4)-1 (the “Marketing Rule”) under the Investment...more

Mayer Brown

Securities and Exchange Commission Brings First Enforcement Actions Over “AI-Washing”

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On March 18, 2024 the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) announced that it had settled charges in separate actions against two investment advisers, Delphia (USA) Inc. (“Delphia”) and Global...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Announces First Off-Channel Communications Enforcement Action Against a Standalone Private Fund Manager

On April 3, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its first enforcement action against a registered investment adviser (RIA) with no ties to a broker-dealer regarding so-called “off-channel”...more

Mayer Brown

WhatsApp All Over Again: The SEC Brings More Recordkeeping Charges Against Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers for Off-Channel...

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On February 9, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against five broker-dealers, seven dually registered broker-dealers and investment advisers, and four affiliated investment advisers for...more

Sullivan & Worcester

2024 Investment Adviser Regulatory and Compliance Annual Letter

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In 2024, investment advisers – those registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and those that file notices as exempt reporting advisers - will continue to feel the impact of the SEC’s recent rule...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The SEC’s Private Fund Adviser Rules Explained — Part 1: The Restricted Activities Rule

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On August 23, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new and amended rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the Advisers Act), to address what it perceives as certain conflicts...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Announces Year-End Enforcement Results, Highlighting Record-Breaking Penalties - Capital Markets Compass | Issue 4

On November 15, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) released its summary of enforcement actions brought during the 2022 fiscal year, announcing that in 2022 the SEC filed 760 enforcement actions and recovered an...more

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DOL Finalizes Rule Opening Door to ESG Investing in Retirement Plans

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Regulatory Developments - CFPB Issues Guidance on Investigation Practices by Consumer Reporting Agencies - On November 22, the DOL announced a final rule under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Securities Enforcement Update: December 1, 2022

The Nutter Securities Enforcement Update is a periodic summary of noteworthy recent securities enforcement activity, settlements, decisions, and charges....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SEC Risk Alert Spells Out the Agency’s Expectations for Investment Advisers as New Marketing Rule Takes Effect

As we noted in the October 2022 edition of our Investment Management Update, on September 19, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Examinations (Examinations) issued a risk alert to inform...more

A&O Shearman

SEC’s Enforcement Actions and Public Pronouncements Reinforce Approach on Digital Assets

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On September 17, 2022, both the Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Labs, Inc. (with its Executive Chairman and CEO) filed motions for summary judgment in the SEC’s suit alleging that Defendants sold billions of...more

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SEC Brings Enforcement Action Against Investment Advisor For Allegedly Failing To Disclose Conflicts Of Interest In SPACs Into...

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On September 6, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that New York-based, registered investment advisor Perceptive Advisors LLC (“Investment Advisor”) had agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Investment Management Update - August 2022

The investment management industry faces a range of proposed new SEC regulations, including ESG and fund name rules, and the agency is seeking comments that could lead to other new rules. Also, a reminder of approaching...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

SEC Files First Reg BI Action Against Broker-Dealer

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On June 15, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a complaint against California-based broker-dealer Western International Securities, Inc. (“Western”) alleging violations of Regulation Best Interest...more

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SEC Brings Action Against Investment Advisers For Allegedly Misleading Robo-Adviser Clients About Hidden Fees

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On June 13, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), announced that it had instituted a settled administrative proceeding accusing several investment advisers (the “Advisers”) that focused on robo-advising, and...more

Morgan Lewis

Current Developments in Sec Examinations & Enforcement: a Special Report for Private Funds

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Morgan Lewis’s securities enforcement and investment management teams highlight expected US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) priorities for private fund managers in 2022 and look back at SEC private fund...more

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SEC Announces Settled Enforcement Action Alleging Management Of Earnings Figures To Meet Analyst Estimates

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On April 18, 2022, the SEC announced it had reached an $8 million settlement with Rollins Inc. (“Rollins”), a nationwide pest control services company, and its CFO for allegedly engaging in improper accounting practices to...more

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Consulting Firm Settles Allegations That It Had Inadequate Procedures For Handling Of MNPI Between Units

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On November 19, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that an affiliate of McKinsey & Company (“McKinsey”), McKinsey Investment Office Partners, Inc. (“MIO”), had agreed to pay an $18 million penalty...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Increases Registered Investment Adviser Performance Compensation Net-Worth and Assets-Under-Management Tests

Key Points - 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

Troutman Pepper

Investment Management Update - June 2021

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The Office of the Chief Accountant of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management periodically issues “Dear Chief Financial Officer” letters to help registered investment companies, business development companies (BDCs), and...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

[Ongoing Program] Private Credit Summit 2021 - March 18th, 9:30 am ET

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From February 23 – March 18th Proskauer will host its second annual Private Credit Summit. This interactive virtual event will bring together leaders in the Private Credit industry, including lenders, private equity firms,...more

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[Ongoing Program] Private Credit Summit 2021 - March 16th, 9:30 am ET

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From February 23 – March 18th Proskauer will host its second annual Private Credit Summit. This interactive virtual event will bring together leaders in the Private Credit industry, including lenders, private equity firms,...more

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[Ongoing Program] Private Credit Summit 2021 - March 11th, 9:30 am ET

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From February 23 – March 18th Proskauer will host its second annual Private Credit Summit. This interactive virtual event will bring together leaders in the Private Credit industry, including lenders, private equity firms,...more

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[Ongoing Program] Private Credit Summit 2021 - March 9th, 9:30 am ET

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From February 23 – March 18th Proskauer will host its second annual Private Credit Summit. This interactive virtual event will bring together leaders in the Private Credit industry, including lenders, private equity firms,...more

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