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2026 Examination Priorities Published by SEC Division of Exams

On November 17, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) published its 2026 Examination Priorities. The SEC’s fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th, and these annual priorities highlight practices and products viewed by EXAMS as presenting heightened risks to investors and the markets overall.

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3 Key Compliance Predictions for 2026

2026 will be one of constant changes for the SEC and regulatory professionals. As you surf these waves of change, here are three key predictions for Compliance Programs in 2026 to help keep you afloat.

2026 Examination Priorities Published by SEC Division of Exams

On November 17, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) published its 2026 Examination Priorities. The SEC’s fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th, and these annual priorities highlight practices and products viewed by EXAMS as presenting heightened risks to investors and the markets overall.

CCO Charged for Altering Records Provided in SEC Examination

On July 15, 2025, the SEC announced settled charges against a CCO of a registered investment adviser for altering records and producing fictitious records in response to SEC examination requests for information.

SEC Examination Lessons for Form ADV

It is that time of the year again, annual ADV amendment filing season. For firms with a December 31, 2024, fiscal year-end, the ADV is due on March 31, 2025.

2025 Examination Priorities Published by SEC Division of Exams

On October 21, 2024, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) published its 2025 Examination Priorities. The SEC’s fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th, and this fiscal year marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Division of Examinations, originally established as the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations.

SEC AI Sweep Exams

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) sweep exams may be on the horizon for 2024. An examination document reviewed by Ignites stated that the SEC asked at least one firm to provide information regarding its AI policies and procedures.

SEC Cyber Oversight 2024 Exam Priorities

On October 16th, 2023 the SEC Division of Examinations announced its 2024 exam priorities. The 2024 examination priorities allows investors and registrants to be aware of key risks, examination topics, and priorities of the Division in the upcoming year.

What the SEC Plans for Next Year: 2024 SEC Examination Priorities Are Already Published

On October 16, 2023, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) published its 2024 Examination Priorities. These annual priorities highlight certain practices, products, and services that present potentially heightened risks to investors or the integrity of US capital markets.

SEC Risk Alert: Scope of Investment Adviser Examinations

On September 6, 2023, the SEC’s Division of Exams (the Division or EXAMS) published a risk alert on how the Division assesses risk, decides on the scope of an examination and the methodology for document requests during an examination.

SEC Risk Alert on the New Marketing: Additional Areas of Focus for Examinations

EXAMS published a risk alert to inform investment advisers, including advisers to private funds, about areas of emphasis for examinations focused on Rule 206(4)-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. 

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