Investment advisers considering the use of a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) as part of their merger and acquisition strategy must take into account the myriad of regulatory obligations that come with a SPAC M&A.… Read More
As an Investment Adviser, it is important to balance the needs and best interests of the clients with that of the firm. We believe that this aligns with mitigating the risks for both clients and the advisory business.… Read More
As Q1 closes out, we continue to pay attention to the regulatory forecast for the rest of the year. As advisers continue to focus on their clients, they must also pay attention, as many rules are poised to be introduced this spring and fall. … Read More
Advisers with fiscal year end of December 31 have until March 30 to file their Form ADV. With the deadline looming, here are six last-minute tips to help you file accurately and on time.… Read More
Jacko Law Group Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will speak on Risk Management Beyond Assessment at the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) Interactive Compliance Labs. The event will be held on April 18, 2024, at the Pointe, California State University, Long Beach. … Read More
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ended 2023 with a bang, with over 780 enforcement actions and nearly $5 billion in financial remedies. With 25 new SEC rules scheduled to pass this spring and fall, those in the investment advisory space are well-advised to approach 2024 with a renewed commitment to optimizing their compliance program.… Read More
Jacko Law Group Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will speak at the 2024 IAA Compliance Conference on Compliance 101, touching on key topics such as, best practices in cultivating a comprehensive compliance program, managing risk, conflicts of interest and more. … Read More
Investment advisers, firms, and other practitioners in the finance and securities space will have to incorporate several new rules to ensure they continue to meet regulatory requirements. These include industry-specific rules and amendments, as well as changes to federal and state laws. One such change is the classification of independent contractors, which will go into effect on March 11, 2024.… Read More
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
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