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In this alert, we present the key lessons to be learned from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the SEC) settlement with Sound Point Capital Management, LP (Sound Point), and discuss whether a similar enforcement...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently brought settled enforcement actions against two registered investment advisers for failing to establish, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures reasonably...more
This RIA Regulatory Review highlights certain key regulatory developments affecting investment advisers....more
The Nutter Securities Enforcement Update is a periodic update of noteworthy recent securities enforcement activity, settlements, decisions, and charges. We provide brief summaries that highlight recent enforcement action...more
The staff of the SEC's Division of Examinations (Exam) recently issued a Risk Alert that detailed certain rules registered investment advisers must comply with to prevent the misuse of material nonpublic information (MNPI),...more
On April 26, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) issued a risk alert concerning deficiencies related to Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers...more
Regulatory Developments - CFPB Announces Supervision of Nonbanks and Seeks Comment on Risk-Determination Procedures - On April 25, the CFPB announced its intention to supervise nonbanks, including fintechs, whose...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission” or “SEC”) recently instituted settled administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against a chief compliance officer of a registered investment adviser for record...more
On June 23, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) issued a risk alert (Risk Alert) describing common deficiencies and compliance issues for...more
On June 23, 2020, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) issued a risk alert providing an overview of certain compliance issues observed by the OCIE in examinations of registered investment advisers...more
This newsletter discusses noteworthy updates, key regulatory decisions and upcoming compliance reminders. In this edition, we review: ...SEC Changes Approach to Shareholder Proposal No-Action Requests ...SEC Issues...more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 13, 2017, issued a cease and desist order (Order) and imposed a $100,000 civil penalty against broker-dealer Sidoti & Company, LLC (Broker-Dealer), to settle...more
The action underscores the need for investment advisers and broker-dealers to maintain robust policies and controls when utilizing third-party contractors. On May 27, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...more
Non-Enforcement - The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has Provided a Breeding Ground for Securities Fraud - Back in 1990, Congress created the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) EB-5...more
On October 8, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged an investment adviser and a broker dealer for failing to maintain and enforce polices to prevent misuse of material non-public information. Without admitting...more
SEC-Sanctioned Trader Began Alleged Spoofing After Complaining About Spoofing by Others to NYSE - Eric Oscher and Briargate Trading, LLC, a company 50 percent owned by Mr. Oscher, agreed to pay an aggregate fine of US...more
CME Group Files Disciplinary Actions for Trading Ahead of Block Trades and Failure to Supervise an Employee Engaging in Disruptive Trading Activities - In two cases of first impression, CME Group exchanges brought and...more
On July 31, the Solicitor General filed a petition for a writ of certiorari in United States v. Newman, 773 F.3d 438 (2d Cir. 2014), asking the United States Supreme Court to address the standard for insider trading in a...more
The Government filed its long awaited Petition for a Writ of Certiorari with the Supreme Court in the Newman insider trading case. The Petition presents three key issues which were generally presaged in the request for...more
In a recent Guidance Update, the Staff of the Division of Investment Management of the Securities and Exchange Commission addressed certain issues arising under Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 which...more
In a June 2015 Guidance Update, the staff of the Division of Investment Management clarified how the code of ethics reporting rules apply to investment advisers. Current rules require certain advisory personnel who...more
Regulatory Developments - FINRA Proposes Rule to Require Member Websites to Link to BrokerCheck: FINRA has proposed an amendment to FINRA Rule 2210 to require each of a member’s websites to include a readily...more
Be Careful to Adhere to Best Practices When Approving Advisory Agreements - The Securities and Exchange Commission instituted and settled an administrative proceeding against an investment adviser, its principal, and...more
REGULATION FD - Beginning in 1999 and continuing into 2000, media reports about selective disclosure of material nonpublic information by issuers raised concerns that select market professionals who were privy to this...more