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
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
When selling or acquiring a business there are numerous tax considerations that should not be ignored. The tax consequences of a sale or acquisition can have a significant impact on the value of the transaction. One tax planning strategy that is often used in an acquisition is the Section 338(h)(10) election, which can have both benefits and drawbacks that you should consider depending on the specific circumstances of the transaction.… Read More
Business owners, as they begin to strategize and plan their exit and transition from their business, need to consider how to manage their wealth after they will no longer have the steady income, they have become accustomed to. According to … Read More
As a business owner there are seven key questions you must consider before you sell or transition your business. The overall goal of these questions is to uncover what is important to you in your long-term succession or exit plan. … Read More
As business owners start to strategize and plan their exit or transition from their business they should take into consideration and work with professionals to create a financial plan, considering the impact of the forthcoming sale of their business. One … Read More
As the majority of business owners start to strategize and plan their exit or transition from their business as part of their retirement planning, they should consider the 4 main drivers of retirement financial planning. These drivers are (1) age … Read More
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
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
