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Compliance Considerations for Adding ESG Assets to Your Client Portfolios

January 25, 2024 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Investment Advisers who fail to adopt or acknowledge the societal mind-shift towards sustainability may lose out on potential investors.
Whereas such shifting trends may have been ignored several years ago, overlooking the importance of incorporating investments that adhere to responsible Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices may border on an investment adviser’s failure to act in the best interest of their investors.
However, it is advisable to take the necessary steps to mitigate risk when adding ESG investment assets to clients’ portfolios.… Read More

Risk Mitigation in Incorporating Emerging Tech Trends into Client Portfolios

January 24, 2024 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Just as with many other sectors of the economy, the securities industry has experienced a fast-coming barrage of changes to the business of investing, most of all in emerging technologies.
Investment Advisers may have ignored the changes in technology several years ago, but those who provide investment advisory services can no longer avoid the fact that clients’ portfolio needs have evolved, and they may fail to act in the best interest of their investors should they overlook it. However, there are some important factors to consider when incorporating new types of assets into clients’ portfolios and steps to take to mitigate risks.… Read More

Blog | Form ADV & Disclosure Documents | Investment Advisers | Investment Companies | Regulatory Compliance

Form ADV Disclosures

January 12, 2024 by Jacko Law Group, PC

For investment advisers, the Form ADV captures the most important attributes of their services, and it is important to spend time ensuring that investors have enough to make an informed decision about selecting a wealth manager. Thus, we highly recommend that you pay extra attention to disclosures, and in this case, more is more. When it comes to 2024 ADV filings, our mantra is, “Err on the side of caution, and when in doubt – DISCLOSE.”… Read More

Blog | Breakaway & Transition | Investment Advisers | Investment Companies | Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A Trends for 2024

January 3, 2024 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical instability have influenced market momentum, which has in turn encouraged a highly intentional, risk-averse approach to business growth.
Businesses remain dedicated to aggressive development especially in the wake of the AI boom that is said to ramp up even more next year. However, in the effort to mitigate as much risk as possible, Mergers and Acquisitions will take center stage in 2024.… Read More

California to Implement NASAA Continuing Education Model Rule in 2024

December 29, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

In November 2020, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) introduced the Continuing Education Model Rule to help firms and practitioners in the investment advisory space better serve their clients and maintain regulatory compliance. NASAA, which is tasked with promoting excellence in the securities industry, has expanded to 19 member states who have pledged to protect investors and promote integrity in the business by facilitating ongoing education for IARs. California is one of several states who will adopt the Model Rule in the upcoming year. … Read More

Blog | Investment Advisers | Investment Companies | Regulatory Compliance

Firms Must Submit FINRA Vendor Questionnaire by December 29, 2023

December 14, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is requesting that broker-dealers submit information on their Mission Critical vendors through the FINRA Vendor Questionnaire. FINRA is requesting that all firms including RSA Exchange members submit their forms by December 29, 2023.… Read More

Blog | Investment Advisers | Investment Companies | Regulatory Compliance

Mitigating Risk for Business Communications

December 12, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Compliance in the advisory sector is ongoing and demanding. However, after decades of helping investment companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers and more with their compliance needs, there is one thing the Jacko Law Group team can attest to – a structured and consistent approach bolsters your risk mitigation efforts and strengthens your regulatory compliance program. This is especially true for highly scrutinized areas such as business communications, especially text messaging, and off channel communications.… Read More

How to Effectively Manage Your Cybersecurity Program

November 27, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

In the fast-paced and technology-driven landscape of the financial industry, managing cybersecurity risks is paramount. To ensure your organization’s legal compliance, and to safeguard sensitive data, it’s essential to maintain a robust incident response plan that is not only up to date but also routinely tested. In the financial industry, a reactive approach to cybersecurity is insufficient. To effectively manage legal risks associated with cyber threats, it is important to prioritize a proactive cybersecurity strategy.… Read More

Year-End Compliance Review Checklist for Advisory Businesses

November 17, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

Advisory businesses and professionals have experienced a lot of changes to regulations this past year, which has made it understandably challenging to remain compliant. With many regulations going into effect in 2024, and regulatory bodies’ commitment to enforcing those regulations, there is no time like the present to undertake a robust and comprehensive year-end review of your compliance program. … Read More

House Hearing on SEC’s Approach to Rulemaking

November 15, 2023 by Jacko Law Group, PC

On November 2, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets held a hearing on what was termed, ‘The SEC’s Agenda: Unintended Consequences for U.S. Capital Markets and Investors” to explore whether the enforcement actions and new proposals and regulations put forth by the SEC was inadvertently harming the market.… Read More

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