Investment Companies: SEC Examination Priorities for 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Titan Global Capital Management over $1 million for violating the SEC’s new marketing rule. The New York-based RIA was charged with misrepresenting hypothetical performance metrics in advertising when it promoted a crypto investment strategy with returns as high as 2,700%.

The company is the first to face SEC enforcement actions under the new Marketing Rule, setting the precedence that the SEC is paying close attention to advisers who disregard or fail to meet the requirements of the investment adviser Marketing Rule.  … Read More

Michelle Jacko to speak on Compliance Best Practices & Trends at Raymond James “EMPOWER”

On October 18, 2023, Michelle Jacko will be at the Raymond James EMPOWER event held in Tampa, Florida where she will present on “Compliance Best Practices & Trends” a dynamic and important update for RIAs and other professionals in the … Read More

SEC New Private Fund Adviser Rule: What You Need to Know

The proposed SEC rules to “enhance” the regulation of private fund advisers by increasing “transparency, competition, and efficiency may not be entirely unexpected, but their substance and implications appeared to target the fundamental elements of the private funds and disrupt the relationships with investors.… Read More

SEC Cracks Down on New Marketing Rule: Titan Global Fined Over $1 Million.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Titan Global Capital Management over $1 million for violating the SEC’s new marketing rule. The New York-based RIA was charged with misrepresenting hypothetical performance metrics in advertising when it promoted a crypto investment strategy with returns as high as 2,700%.

The company is the first to face SEC enforcement actions under the new Marketing Rule, setting the precedence that the SEC is paying close attention to advisers who disregard or fail to meet the requirements of the investment adviser Marketing Rule.  … Read More

SEC Proposes Rules on the Use of Predictive Data Analytics

On July 26, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the cybersecurity risk rules relating to the reporting of incidents, processes, and procedures, as well as governance, in an ongoing effort to promote transparency and trust in US investment markets.… Read More

AI Regulation in Finance and Securities

As the time for speculative analyses comes to an end, governments and regulators are aware of the urgency in mapping out guidelines that address the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Finance and Securities sectors as concern over compliance and ethics continues to rise.… Read More

Valuation: SEC Examination Target

Since 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has noticeably intensified its enforcement efforts concerning investment advisers operating within the private funds sector. This heightened regulatory stance was reinforced by Gurbir Grewal, the head of enforcement at the SEC, who has emphasized the expectation of an upsurge in enforcement actions against advisers who fail to allocate sufficient resources to fulfill their compliance and legal obligations, particularly in relation to the valuation of clients’ assets.… Read More

People Over Profits: How M&A Can Affect the Employee Experience

M&A can have a significant impact on the employee experience, and it is essential for companies to take steps to mitigate the negative effects. By being transparent and involving employees in the process, companies can create a more positive and productive work environment for everyone involved.… Read More

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