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SEC Unveils Structural Overhaul of Enforcement Division
April 11, 2025News and Alerts Introduction It was recently reported that the SEC has reorganized the command structure for the Divisions of[...]
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SEC Initially Decides Not to Appeal Private Fund Rule Decision
August 07, 2024NEWS AND ALERTS Introduction The SEC has appeared to have chosen to not to initially appeal against the ruling of[...]
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Private Fund Rule Overturned by Appeals Court
June 05, 2024NEWS AND ALERTS Court Opinion in the 5th Circuit Introduction The Private Fund Rules adopted in August of 2023, with[...]
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Reg BI Violations | Broker Suspended
January 29, 2024News and Alerts Introduction FINRA has suspended a Broker for 18 months due to violations of Regulation Best Interest (“Reg BI”). These violations were[...]
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Private Funds Forced to Adapt to Ongoing SEC Regulations
December 15, 2023News and Alerts Introduction 2023 saw an adoption of new rules and amendments that affect Private Funds and those that advise them. As the[...]
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Increased Compliance Investments Indicated by Survey
December 07, 2023News and Alerts Introduction Ignites conducted a survey that provides some insight into the actions taken by firms amid our[...]
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New Private Fund Rule Compliance Date
September 15, 2023News and Alerts Effective Date Now Set for the Private Fund Rule The SEC recently adopted the new Private Fund Rule for Private[...]
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SEC “Likely” to Adopt Private Fund Adviser Rule on August 23rd
August 17, 2023News and Alerts Brief Introduction Under the Sunshine Act, the SEC has given notice that it will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, August[...]
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New Cybersecurity Rule Compliance Dates
August 11, 2023News and Alerts Brief Introduction The SEC recently adopted a new rule related to Cybersecurity disclosure. Their release reported that the enforcement[...]
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Off-Channel Communication Still a Major Regulatory Focus
August 02, 2023NEWS AND ALERTS Brief Introduction BNP Paribas, along with its broker-dealer, has agreed to an undisclosed fine with regulators related[...]
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SEC Will Increase Examiners With Budget Increase
July 24, 2023NEWS AND ALERTS Brief Introduction SEC Chairman, Gary Gensler, spoke with senators last week about his plans for the $194[...]
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High Demand for Mock Exams
July 17, 2023NEWS AND ALERTS Brief Introduction Firms continue to face a regulatory environment that has seen a record number of rule[...]
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