Working with Outside Managers: Third-Party Asset Managers or Sub-Advisers – What is the Difference?

Investment advisers understand that selecting a portfolio which meets a client’s goals and objectives is a fiduciary duty. Sometimes, this involves working with outside managers such as sub-advisers or a third-party asset manager (“TPAM”) who have specialized investment management knowledge to further diversify a client’s portfolio investments. … Read More

What We Learned from the Recent SEC Risk Alert on Investment Adviser Examinations

In this months’ Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”) Risk Management Tip, we will provide a summary of the 2023 SEC Examination priorities which highlight those particular areas of focus by EXAMS this year. We will then explore the most recent SEC Risk Alert and discuss recent SEC guidance on how to better understand the SEC’s risk-based approach to examinations. Finally, we will also consider steps you can take to help prepare for and achieve a positive SEC examination experience.… Read More

Chief Compliance Officer Liability Issues

In this months’ Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”) Risk Management Tip, we will explore the most recent cases involving CCO liability. Specifically, we will consider those issues which caught the SEC’s and FINRA’s attention and discuss recent SEC guidance on how to mitigate the CCO’s liability if management’s decisions do not align with the CCO’s guidance. We will also consider the National Society of Compliance Professional’s (“NSCP”) Framework for CCO liability.… Read More

Red Oak Compliance Conference Featuring Michelle Jacko

April 23-26, 2023 | 2023 Red Oak User Conference | Speaker: Michelle L. Jacko, Managing Partner We are excited to announce that Managing Partner Michelle L. Jacko will be the Keynote speaker for the 2023 Red Oak User Conference from April 23-26, 2023. … Read More

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