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Marketing Rule Guidance Expected by the Industry | Will Clark Insights

VIGILANT INSIGHTS Introduction Early on at the Investment Adviser Association (IAA) Conference, there was chatter that later in the Conference did indeed lead led to hints by […]

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Acting Chair Mark Uyeda Recent Speeches | Key Takeaways

SEC RELEASES Introduction As of March 5th, 2025, Acting SEC Chair, Mark Uyeda, has discussed his view of the SEC’s role moving forward during many […]

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Vigilant Compliance Newsletter | February 2025

Monthly Newsletter Printer Friendly Version In February, there were notable releases featuring both Vigilant Insights and SEC Releases content.  Below is a brief overview of what took […]

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Dual-Hat CCO Support: How Vigilant Compliance Can Help

Vigilant Insights Introduction At Vigilant Compliance (“Vigilant”), our team of seasoned Compliance Professionals can provide a wide variety of services, enabling firms to navigate complex […]

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The Language of Expected Returns | Bernadette Murphy Insights

VIGILANT INSIGHTS Introduction Under the SEC’s Marketing Rule, firms are prohibited from advertising hypothetical performance unless it is for a targeted audience and all material […]

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SEC Announces Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU)

SEC RELEASES Introduction With Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence as top priorities for the SEC in 2025, the SEC announced February 20th, 2025, the creation of […]

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How can a Dual Hat CCO Benefit from a Compliance Consultant?

Vigilant Insights Introduction Dual Hatted Chief Compliance Officers (“CCOs”) face unique challenges, which makes Outsourced Compliance Support particularly valuable for them. As we have seen with Dual […]

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RIA Charged for Breaching Fiduciary Duty

SEC RELEASES Introduction The SEC charged a New York RIA, and one of its former Investment Advisors, for misconduct involving their retail clients. Fiduciary Duty […]

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Unlock Compliance Efficiency: The Benefits of Outsourcing the CCO Role

Vigilant Insights Introduction For SEC Registered Investment Advisers (“RIAs”), maintaining compliance with ever-evolving regulatory requirements is crucial to avoid potential penalties and ensure smooth business operations. […]

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Is Deepseek AI Safe to Use? | Chuck Martin Insights

VIGILANT INSIGHTS Introduction When the AI model, DeepSeek, was announced recently, investors reacted swiftly to a high-performance AI model with allegedly only $6 million in […]

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How to Navigate Private Fund Compliance in 2025?

VIGILANT INSIGHTS Introduction This past year had Private Fund Compliance Programs on a heightened sense of awareness. Private Fund rules initially adopted in 2023, with […]

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Vigilant Compliance Newsletter | January 2025

Monthly Newsletter Printer Friendly Version In January, there were important releases that contained both Vigilant Insights and SEC Releases content. There was also a Vigilant Announcement regarding a recent Award Shortlisting. […]

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