SEC Releases

SEC Proposes First Cyber Rule for RIAs and Funds

Brief Introduction On Wednesday, February 9th, the SEC released their Proposed Rule on Cybersecurity Risk Management and Amendments for Registered Investment Advisers and Funds. Vigilant’s Chief […]

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Private Fund Adviser Deficiencies | EXAMS Risk Alert

On Thursday, January 27th, the Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) released a risk alert on their observations from examining Private Fund Advisers. There were 4 key areas examined during EXAMS observations: […]

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Proposing to Amend Form PF | SEC Release

On Wednesday, January 26th, the SEC announced that they voted on proposed amendments to enhance Private Fund Reporting. The goal of these proposed amendments is to assess systematic […]

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SEC Chairman Update On Cybersecurity And Securities Laws

    On Monday, January 24th, SEC Chairman, Gary Gensler, released a speech relating to Cybersecurity and Securities Laws. There were multiple areas focused on relating to where improvements can be […]

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Staff Statement Regarding Form CRS Disclosures for 2022

Staff Statement Regarding Form CRS Disclosures for 2022 | SEC Releases As the new year begins, the SEC released a statement regarding Form CRS disclosures.  The Committee […]

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$4.5 Million Fine for Fee and Expense Disclosures | SEC Releases

Fee and Expense Disclosure Failures | SEC Releases On Monday, December 20th, the SEC released an Order announcing that they charged an RIA $4.5 Million for Fee and […]

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Multiple Deficiencies Found Relating to Advisers’ Fee Calculations

SEC Releases | Risk Alert The Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released a Risk Alert yesterday, November 10th, concluding that the Division Staff completed a national initiative that focused […]

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Risk Alert | “Division” Examines Advisers Providing Electronic Investment Advice

SEC Releases | Risk Alert on Advisers Providing Electronic Investment Advice The Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released a Risk Alert yesterday, November 9th, with the goal […]

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Risk Alert | RIC Initiatives Examined by the “Division”

  Observations from Examinations in the Registered Investment Company Initiatives October 26, 2021 Summary: Focus: The SEC examined more than 50 fund complexes, more than […]

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SEC RIA Charged with Violation of Section 206(2) and Section 206(4) of the Advisers Act

  SEC Releases | RIA Charged with Violation of Section 206(2) and Section 206(4) of the Advisers Act Regal Investment Advisors, LLC (“Regal”) failed to […]

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SEC May Potentially Forbid Trading for 270 China-Related Companies by Early 2024

SEC Release | SEC Chairman, Gary Gensler Insights On September 13th, 2021, SEC Chairman, Gary Gensler, stated that the SEC may need to forbid trading in approximately […]

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SEC Charges 8 Firms for Failures in Their Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures

SEC Release | Cybersecurity On August 30th, 2021, the SEC announced that they have charged eight firms in three actions for failures in their cybersecurity […]

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