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Policies and Procedures- SEC Priorities and Areas of Scrutiny

September 13, 2024 by

As part of any Compliance Program, your Policies and Procedures provide one of the strongest internal controls for what to do, and when. Policies and Procedures are critical for helping to mitigate risk and provide direction to employees on how to comply with the various securities regulations that govern your business. That is why it is so important, prior to year-end, to review and update Policies and Procedures to ensure they are customized to your business practices, with consideration for new regulations and use of technology to help govern your firm.… Read More

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SEC, FINRA Crack Down on “Duty of Care” Violations

August 28, 2024 by

Enforcement actions are once again on the rise. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are cracking down on violations of “Duty of Care” highlighting the importance of making sure your clients’ best interests are always top of mind.… Read More

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Leadership Succession Planning is a Must for Risk Mitigation

July 30, 2024 by

Succession planning is an integral part of any business’s long-term objectives toward continuity. It is important to have a comprehensive, frequently reviewed, and updated plan that lays the blueprint for what happens when the head of a business or other key members of the organization are on a planned or unexpected leave of absence. Businesses that do not have a succession plan could face many challenges, especially if the departure of the owner is unexpected. However, for small to midsized firms, the challenges could be crippling. … Read More

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Michelle Jacko to Speak at the InvestmentNews goRIA Masterclass

April 26, 2024 by

Jacko Law Group Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will discuss Compliance: What You Need to Know to Get Your RIA Registered and To Keep It in Compliance at the goRIA MasterClass hosted by InvestmentNews. This virtual event will be held on June 13, 2024. … Read More

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Year-End Compliance Review Checklist for Advisory Businesses

November 17, 2023 by

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

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Investment Advisers: SEC Examination Priorities for 2024

October 31, 2023 by

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

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Investment Companies: SEC Examination Priorities for 2024

October 27, 2023 by

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

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

September 20, 2023 by

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

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