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Form PF Failures | $790k in Fines

SEC Releases Introduction Charges were announced on December 13th, 2024, against seven (7) Private Fund Advisers due to their failure to file Form PF. Private Fund Advisers with at […]

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Vigilant Selected as Best Regulatory & Compliance Adviser | IAM Awards

Vigilant Announcements Vigilant is thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, we have been selected as the 2024 Best Regulatory & Compliance Adviser by Institutional Asset […]

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Vigilant Compliance Newsletter | November 2024

Monthly Newsletter In November, there were important releases that contained both Vigilant Insights and SEC Releases content. Below is a brief overview of what took place in […]

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Trade Allocations Enforcement | Salvatore Faia Insights on Barron’s

VIGILANT INSIGHTS Introduction After recent charges against a Fund Manager related to Trade Allocations involving an alleged $600 Million cherry-picking scheme, Portfolio Managers are reviewing […]

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2024 SEC Enforcement Results

SEC Releases Introduction The SEC has released their enforcement results for fiscal year 2024. This year was a record-setting year for financial penalties and remedies. As SEC Chair, Gary […]

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Important Compliance Concerns for 2025

VIGILANT INSIGHTS Introduction As compliance departments prepare for 2025, there is much discussion about how compliance leaders can continue to look for gaps in their […]

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The SEC Marketing Rule and a New Administration | Will Clark Insights

Vigilant Insights Introduction With a new administration entering the White House in 2025, some are speculating that the regulatory climate the industry has faced for […]

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SEC Scrutiny of ESG Advertising | Maxwell Baker Insights

VIGILANT INSIGHTS Introduction The SEC recently charged a Firm $17,500,000 for misleading statements about the role of ESG in their investment strategies. In a recent […]

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RIC Risk Alert | Bernadette Murphy Insights

VIGILANT INSIGHTS Introduction The SEC recently released a Risk Alert focusing on frequent deficiencies found during their examinations of Registered Investment Companies (“RICs”). They have […]

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Key Takeaways from the SEC Compliance Outreach Seminar

SEC Releases Introduction Today, November 7th, the SEC just completed their National Compliance Program Outreach Seminar. There were opening remarks made by SEC Chair, Gary Gensler and […]

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Risk Alert Focused on RICs | Division of Examinations

SEC RELEASES Introduction On November 4th, 2024, the Division of Examinations (EXAMS) released a risk alert for Registered Investment Companies (RICs). Risk alerts are an […]

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Vigilant Compliance Newsletter | October 2024

Monthly Newsletter In October, we saw a good blend of Vigilant Insights and SEC Releases content, as well as a Vigilant Announcement too. Below is a brief overview […]

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