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SEC
20 Jul, 2026
Jeremy McCamic

SEC's New E-Delivery Rule: What RIAs Need to Know About Electronic Disclosure Delivery

On July 16, 2026, the SEC proposed Regulation E-Delivery (“Reg E-Delivery”), a new rule that would establish a comprehensive framework permitting, but not requiring, electronic delivery (“e-delivery”) as the default method for providing required disclosures and reports under the federal securities laws.

Flash Reports
15 Apr, 2024

Five Investment Advisers Charged by the SEC for Marketing Rule Violations

On April 12, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it settled charges against five registered investment advisers for Marketing Rule violations.

Off-Channel Communications and Recordkeeping Among RIAs Remains a Top Priority for SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined several companies in recent months for off-channel communications and record-keeping. At the recent SEC Speaks conference, Sanjay Wadhwa, deputy director of the Division of Enforcement, said the SEC considers several factors in determining the fine amount, including size of the firm, breadth and depth of the violations, whether a firm self-reported, level of cooperation, and more.

SEC Risk Alert on “T+1” Settlement Cycle

On March 29, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations (EXAMS) published a Risk Alert on changes to the securities transaction settlement cycle. The Risk Alert noted that, as of May 28, 2024, “the standard settlement cycle for most transactions in US securities will shorten from two business days (‘T+2’) to one business day (‘T+1’).”

Flash Reports
01 Apr, 2024

SEC Adopts Reforms Relating to Internet Investment Advisers

On March 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to the rule that allows certain internet investment advisers to register with the SEC (the “internet adviser exemption”).

Flash Reports
13 Mar, 2024

SEC Exams Remain Focused on New Marketing Rule

This year, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Exams will remain focused on the new Marketing Rule, as well as AI, according to Natasha Vij Greiner, deputy director of the SEC’s Division of Examinations, who recently spoke at the Investment Advisers Association (IAA) Compliance Conference in Washington, D.C.

Flash Reports
07 Mar, 2024

SEC Adopts Final Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final climate disclosure rules for public companies and in public offerings, according to the SEC’s Press Release.

SEC starts 2024 with Charges Against More Firms for Off-Channel Communications Failures

On February 9, 2024, the SEC announced charges against five broker-dealers, seven dual registrants, and four advisers for recordkeeping violations related to electronic communications.

Flash Reports
30 Jan, 2024

SEC Requirement: Annual Amendment for Form ADV 2024

The SEC requires that investment advisers file a form ADV Annual Amendment within 90 days of the end of the adviser’s fiscal year. If your fiscal year ended Dec. 31, you will be required to file an annual amendment to your Form ADV by March 30, 2024.

Flash Reports
25 Jan, 2024

New Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO

Stay up to date on SEC and compliance-related news, including SEC exam topics, the SEC Marketing Rule, and more, with our News and Flash Reports.

Artificial Intelligence
27 Dec, 2023

Year in Review

2023 was a busy year for the SEC. From the sweeping Private Fund Adviser Rules to the SEC’s proposed predictive analytics rules and more, investment advisers are in for a busy 2024 as well.