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How to Define the Parameters of Personal Liability for Compliance Officers
October 27, 2020Due to the impact of COVID-19 it has created an increasingly difficult regulatory environment with complications for Compliance Professionals. Throughout this[...]
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Top 5 Common Misconceptions with Compliance
October 15, 2020Think you can handle your entire Compliance Program all by yourself? Here are the Top 5 misconceptions with Compliance that[...]
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Do I need Expert Support for my Compliance Program or should I Outsource the role of CCO?
October 13, 2020Trying to distinguish what the differences are between Outsourcing your CCO and Compliance Support? Below are key highlights of what[...]
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SEC Proposed Exemption from Broker-Dealer Registration for Finders
October 08, 2020On October 7th, the SEC released a public statement stating that the Commission has proposed to create a new exemption that will permit individuals[...]
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Regulatory Framework for Fund of Funds Arrangements is Updated by the SEC
October 07, 2020Starting today on October 7th, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to adopt a new rule and related amendments to facilitate[...]
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Compliance Recap: September 2020
October 01, 2020In this issue of Vigilant’s Compliance Recap, we have highlighted some important takeaways from the month of September and some reminders for the upcoming months.[...]
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CyberSecurity Threat Mitigation Checklist
September 18, 2020Vigilant is a trusted provider of cybersecurity consulting services. Check out our cybersecurity services to keep your firm protected from[...]
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Compliance Recap: August Monthly Newsletter
September 01, 2020In the inaugural issue of Vigilant’s Compliance Recap, we have highlighted some important takeaways from the month of August and some reminders[...]
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SEC Adopts Amendments to “Accredited Investor” Definition
August 28, 2020On August 26th, the SEC made amendments to the “Accredited Investor” definition in attempts to modernize it. The definition is one of the[...]
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Vigilant Celebrates 16 Years of Compliance Excellence
August 24, 2020Vigilant celebrates 16 successful years in business as of August 15th, 2020. Vigilant was founded by Savatore Faia, JD, CPA,[...]
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OCIE Releases Risk Alert for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers
August 13, 2020On August 12th, 2020 the OCIE Released a Risk Alert covering COVID-19 Compliance Risks and Considerations for Investment Advisers and[...]
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Lucia Ends Almost Decade Long Battle with The SEC
July 15, 2020The SEC announced on June 16, 2020 that they have agreed to a Settlement with Raymond J. Lucia, Sr. and[...]
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