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SEC Chair Remarks on AI and Market Oversight
March 05, 2026SEC Releases Introduction At a recent roundtable hosted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council as part of its AI Innovation[...]
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Vigilant Compliance Newsletter | February 2026
March 02, 2026Monthly Newsletter Printer Friendly Version In February, there were important releases including Vigilant Insights, SEC Releases, and FINRA Releases. Below[...]
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SEC Charges Private Credit Adviser Over Valuations
February 26, 2026SEC Releases Introduction On February 25, 2026, the SEC charged an RIA specializing in Private Credit and Loan Investments with[...]
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SEC Proposes N-PORT Relief | Fred Teufel Insights
February 25, 2026Vigilant Insights Introduction On February 19, 2026, the SEC announced Proposed Amendments designed to reduce certain operational burdens associated with[...]
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FINRA’s New $300 Gift Limit | Deane Armstrong Insights
February 23, 2026Vigilant Insights Introduction The SEC has approved revisions to FINRA’s Rule 3220, increasing the annual gift limit for member Firms[...]
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SEC Names Rule FAQ
February 20, 2026SEC Releases Introduction The Names Rule FAQs issued by the SEC provide practical guidance on amendments to Rule 35d-1 under[...]
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Why Independent Compliance Providers Matter More Than Ever
February 18, 2026Vigilant Insights Introduction In recent years, the Outsourced Compliance industry has experienced a notable rise in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A),[...]
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Performance Projections Proposal | Vigilant Insights
February 18, 2026Vigilant Insights Introduction On February 11, 2026, FINRA released a Proposal that could reshape how Broker Dealers use Performance Projections[...]
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SEC Director of IM Discusses AI in Investment Management
February 06, 2026SEC Releases Introduction In recent remarks at the ICI Winter Board Meeting, Brian Daly, Director of the SEC’s Division of[...]
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SEC Registration Compliance Considerations
February 04, 2026Vigilant Insights Introduction SEC Registration is a key regulatory milestone for Investment Advisers. Whether driven by asset growth, a new[...]
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FINRA Fines BD $750k (Recordkeeping & Supervisory Failures)
February 03, 2026FINRA Introduction On January 30th, 2026, FINRA fined and censured a Broker Dealer for $750,000 for failing to properly supervise[...]
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Retail Alts Compliance Considerations
February 02, 2026Vigilant Insights Introduction The landscape of Alternative Investments has expanded significantly over the last decade, with Retail Investors gaining access[...]
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