SEC Releases Archives - Vigilant LLC

Names Rule FAQ Released by the SEC

SEC RELEASES Introduction The SEC recently published an FAQ to answer certain industry questions surrounding the amendments to the Names Rule adopted in 2023. The […]

3 Firms Charged for Delayed Form D Filings

SEC RELEASES Introduction Three (3) Firms were charged $430,000 in total on December 20th, 2024 for failing to timely file Form D for Unregistered Securities […]

2024 SEC Enforcement Results

SEC Releases Introduction The SEC has released their enforcement results for fiscal year 2024. This year was a record-setting year for financial penalties and remedies. As SEC Chair, Gary […]

Key Takeaways from the SEC Compliance Outreach Seminar

SEC Releases Introduction Today, November 7th, the SEC just completed their National Compliance Program Outreach Seminar. There were opening remarks made by SEC Chair, Gary Gensler and […]

Risk Alert Focused on RICs | Division of Examinations

SEC RELEASES Introduction On November 4th, 2024, the Division of Examinations (EXAMS) released a risk alert for Registered Investment Companies (RICs). Risk alerts are an […]

2025 Division of Examinations Exam Priorities

SEC Releases Introduction On October 21st, 2024, the Division of Examinations (EXAMS) released their 2025 Examination Priorities. There is detailed coverage on many important areas and we have […]

Misleading AI Marketing Statements | $523k SEC Charge

SEC RELEASES Introduction On October 10th, the SEC announced charges against a Firm and its controlling members for their use of AI in advertising, and […]

Reg BI Violations Result in $325k Charge for Broker Dealer

SEC RELEASES Introduction The SEC announced charges against a Broker Dealer on September 18th, 2024, for violations pertaining to Regulation Best Interest (“Reg BI”). Broker […]

Compliance Program Oversight Failure for an RIA Results in $150k Fine

SEC Releases Introduction The SEC announced on September 20th, 2024, that a New York RIA with $723 Million in AUM was charged $150,000 for compliance program […]

Recordkeeping Violations Display No Slow Down | $1.3M in Fines

SEC RELEASES Introduction Recordkeeping failures have been costly for multiple Firms in the past few years. We have seen recent recordkeeping failures cause millions in […]

$1.2 Million in Marketing Rule Violations | 9 Firms Charged

SEC RELEASES Introduction On September 9th, 2024, the SEC announced charges against nine (9) Firms for Marketing Rule violations. The settlements amounted to $1,240,000 in […]

3 SEC Charges | Marketing Rule, Recordkeeping, and Custody Rule

SEC RELEASES Introduction September 3rd, 2024 was a busy day for SEC Enforcement. There were Recordkeeping failures amongst six Credit Rating Agencies that saw more […]