SEC Releases Archives - Page 6 of 86

SEC and FinCEN Propose New Rule for Customer Identification Program

SEC RELEASES Introduction On May 13th, the SEC and FinCEN issued a joint proposal for customer identification program obligations to apply to certain investment advisers. […]

SEC Adopts Amendments to Regulation S-P

SEC RELEASES Introduction The SEC adopted amendments to Regulation S-P that was originally first proposed on March 15th, 2023. These amendments will apply to the […]

The Marketing Rule and the Public Good | Gary Gensler Takeaways

SEC RELEASES Introduction SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, recently spoke at the 11th Annual Conference on Financial Market Regulation. In his speech, he provides some insight into how the SEC leadership values accurate […]

Director of Enforcement Division Talks AI | Key Takeaways

SEC RELEASES Introduction Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) continues to grab the attention of regulators that are trying to stay ahead of the risks to investors. In […]

“SEC Speaks 2024” Key Takeaways

SEC Releases Introduction Recently, the SEC Chair, multiple Commissioners, and Directors gave their opinions about the state of the regulatory environment. Some notable speakers included SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, […]

SEC Risk Alert | Marketing Rule Compliance

SEC Releases Introduction On the heels of last week’s SEC announcement of 5 RIAs being charged for Marketing Rule Violations, on Wednesday, April 17th, the Division of Examinations (the […]

RIA Pay-To-Play Violation Involving a Campaign Contribution

SEC Releases Introduction On April 15, 2024, the SEC announced an RIA violated the Pay-To-Play Rule by continuing to receive compensation from a government entity within two years after […]

SEC Marketing Rule Violations | 5 RIAs Charged

SEC Releases Introduction The SEC announced on Friday, April 12th, that they have charged five (5) Registered Investment Advisers (“RIAs”) for Marketing Rule Violations. This was focused […]

Recordkeeping and Code of Ethics Failures | $6.5 Million RIA Fine

SEC RELEASES Introduction On April 3rd, the SEC announced charges against a Registered Investment Adviser (“RIA”) for “widespread and longstanding failures” regarding the recordkeeping of […]

SEC Adopts Amendments Affecting Internet Investment Advisers

SEC Releases Introduction The SEC adopted amendments that affect the way Internet Investment Advisers register, particularly with small Investment Advisers. Although the different potential rule adoptions in 2024 address many topics, […]

Mandatory Disclosures | Gensler Discusses at Columbia Law

SEC RELEASES Introduction On March 22nd, SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, spoke at a Columbia Law School conference. He discussed the importance of mandatory disclosures in […]

Misleading AI Statements | SEC Charges Two Firms

SEC Releases Introduction On March 18th, the SEC announced charges against two Investment Advisers. Both Firms were found to have made false and misleading statements about their use […]