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More than just the facts, Flash Reports provide context for what’s currently happening in the industry and translate that into what it means for your business.

Smaller Advisers: Time to Comply with Amended Reg S-P

The final compliance deadline of Amended Reg S-P is finally here. For smaller entities, who manage less than $1.5B in AUM, there are less than two months until the June 3, 2026, deadline.

CyberSecurity
26 Jan, 2026

Phishing Alert: Message Posing as FINRA Urging Time-Sensitive Document Review

We have been notified of a recent phishing email campaign impersonating FINRA. Multiple firms have reported receiving emails that appear to be from FINRA, reference regulatory reporting requirements, and include attachments.

CyberSecurity
22 Jan, 2026

SEC Shares Amended Reg S-P Initial Document Request List

On January 22, 2026, the SEC held its final webinar on Amended Regulation S-P. This webinar focused on compliance issues for smaller entities with less than $1.5 billion in assets under management.

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.

Flash Reports
14 Jan, 2026

SEC Webinar: Amended Regulation S-P Compliance for Small Firms

The SEC has announced it will hold its final Amended Regulation S-P outreach event on January 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, in anticipation of the upcoming June 3, 2026, compliance deadline for small firms.

Flash Reports
09 Jan, 2026

SEC Proposes Change of RFA Small Business Threshold

On January 7, 2026, the SEC proposed amendments to the rules defining small entities for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (“RFA”).

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
07 Jan, 2026

FinCEN Takes Final Step to Postpone AML/CFT Rule

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final rulemaking to extend the effective date of the AML/CFT Rule until January 1, 2028.

CFTC No-Action Relief from Commodity Pool Operator Registration for Private Fund Managers

On December 19, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division (“MPD”) announced a no-action letter stating the MPD will not recommend the CFTC initiate an enforcement action against firms registered as investment advisers with the SEC, who operate commodity pools privately offered solely to sophisticated investors known as qualified eligible persons (“QEPs”), for failing to register as a commodity pool operator, subject to certain conditions.

SEC Risk Alert: Marketing Rule Violations for Testimonials, Endorsements, and Third-Party Ratings

the SEC Division of Examinations published the first risk alert of 2025. The risk alert provides additional information on compliance with the Marketing Rule.

Regulation S-P Enforcement Action and SEC Outreach on Amended Regulation S-P

The SEC recently published settled charges against a dual-registrant for compliance failures under the prior version of Regulation S-P.

Flash Reports
04 Dec, 2025

SEC Order Delays Form SHO Deadline to 2028

On December 3, 2025, the SEC issued an order providing an exemption from compliance with the short position and short activity reporting rules. According to the order, compliance with Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO is now delayed until January 2, 2028.