News & Insights: Flash Reports

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.

SEC Adopts Rule Amendments to Regulation S-P to Enhance Protection of Customer Information

The SEC adopted amendments to Regulation S-P requiring broker-dealers, investment companies, registered investment advisors, and transfer agents to implement and maintain policies and procedures regarding an incident response program that are designed to detect, respond, and recover from unwarranted access or use of client information.

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COVID-19: What Financial Regulatory Bodies Are Saying

The financial industry continues to be affected by COVID-19, leading regulatory bodies to release statements and act on this matter in multiple capacities. Below is a summary of how some organizations are responding to COVID-19 concerns.

How to Plan for a Pandemic

Health officials worldwide are monitoring a respiratory illness outbreak caused by a new coronavirus named COVID-19.

Exam Takeaways: Five Facts About Recent Examination Practices

When the SEC starts an examination of your firm, it is very important to be prepared for possible timeframes and requests. read our flash report to learn about some patterns from the SEC’s examination tactics in the last year.

Form CRS: The Latest Tips for Preparing – UPDATE!

On Feb. 11, 2020, the SEC released a new Frequently Asked Questions about Form CRS. Among other helpful information, the FAQs address that adviser affiliates of a registered adviser may jointly file a four-page Form rather than a two-page disclosure.

Exam Takeaways: SEC and DOL Joint Exams

Regulatory requirements and expectations for firms are constantly evolving; with that, examination practices are changing as well. An emerging approach to routine examinations includes exam teams from both the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Labor collaborating on the examination.

SEC Requirement: Annual Amendment for Form ADV 2020

The SEC requires that investment advisers file a Form ADV Annual Amendment within 90 days of the end of the Adviser’s fiscal year.

What Does OCIE Look for When Examining Cybersecurity Practices?

The Commission published “OCIE Cybersecurity and Resiliency Observations,” which outlines effective cybersecurity practices utilized by recently examined firms.

SEC Comments on Emerging ESG Compliance Concerns

The SEC has increased its focus on socially responsible “environmental, social, and governance” funds, or ESG funds. In 2019, the amount of funds investing in ESGs nearly tripled compared to 2018, and there are no signs of the trend slowing down.

SEC Provides FAQs for Regulation Best Interest

The SEC released a set of Frequently Asked Questions for use by broker-dealers who are coming into compliance with the regulation.

OCIE Releases 2020 Examination Priorities

OCIE released its 2020 Examination Priorities. The list is published annually to provide clear guidance to professionals and to highlight pertinent risks to investors.

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