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Reg S-P Webinar | Vigilant Events

Vigilant Events Reg S-P Webinar Registration Vigilant will be participating in a co-hosted webinar with it’s affiliated Cybersecurity Firm, SilverPillar Cyber Advisors, as well as Stradley Ronon, […]

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SEC Charges Private Fund Adviser for Excess Fees and Misstatements

SEC Releases Introduction On April 9, 2026, the SEC filed a civil enforcement action against a Private Fund Investment Adviser and its Principal in the […]

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When Do RIAs Consider an OCCO? | 5 Scenarios

Vigilant Insights Introduction For SEC RIAs, the compliance function has become increasingly complex, resource-intensive, and scrutinized. Regulatory expectations continue to evolve, requiring Firms to maintain […]

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SEC & CFTC Propose Form PF Changes to Reduce Private Fund Reporting Burdens

SEC Releases Introduction The SEC and CFTC jointly proposed amendments to Form PF aimed at reducing reporting burdens for Private Fund Advisers while still preserving […]

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SEC FY25 Enforcement Results

SEC Releases Introduction The SEC’s Fiscal Year 2025 enforcement results signal a meaningful shift in how the agency approaches enforcement. While overall enforcement activity declined […]

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AI Compliance Considerations

Vigilant Insights Introduction AI is quickly becoming part of how RIAs operate, whether through Portfolio Management tools, client communications, trading analytics, or compliance monitoring systems. […]

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Q1 2026 Compliance Trends | Vigilant Insights

Vigilant Insights Introduction So far in 2026, both the SEC and FINRA are reinforcing a familiar message, Firms must demonstrate (not just document) effective compliance […]

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DOL Proposes New Fiduciary Framework for 401(k) Investment Selection

News and Alerts Introduction The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule on “Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives” seeks to clarify how fiduciaries […]

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Vigilant Recognized as Finalist for Private Fund Compliance Award

Vigilant Announcements Vigilant is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted as the Best Compliance and Regulatory Adviser (Private Fund Industry) in Regulatory Compliance by The Drawdown for their 2026 Awards. […]

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Vigilant Compliance Newsletter | March 2026

Monthly Newsletter Printer Friendly Version In March, there were important releases including Vigilant Insights and SEC Releases. Below is a brief overview of what took place […]

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Investment Company Growth and the Role of Regulation

SEC Releases Introduction On March 24, 2026, SEC Commissioner, Hester M. Peirce, made remarks at the ICI Conference, highlighting the expanding role of Investment Companies […]

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SEC Leaders Discuss Disclosure Reform and Market Innovation

SEC Releases Introduction During the March 12, 2026, meeting of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, SEC leadership discussed several important regulatory topics currently shaping the […]

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