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SEC
12 Jun, 2026
Jeremy McCamic

SEC Risk Alert: Undisclosed Economic Conflicts of Interest

On June 9, 2026, the SEC Division of Examinations published the first Risk Alert of 2026. The Risk Alert is aimed at investment adviser conflicts of interest from compensation, revenue, or other economic benefits.

Flash Reports
27 Jan, 2025

SEC Posts 2025 Names Rule FAQs

On January 8, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued new FAQs on the Investment Company Names Rule, which was amended in 2023. These amendments aim to increase shareholder protection by increasing the scope of funds required to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of its assets based on the investment approach suggested by the fund name, as well as notice and recordkeeping requirements related to these policies.

Flash Reports
21 Jan, 2025

Trump Administration Initiates Regulatory Freeze on Pending Rules

In a memorandum released by the White House on Monday, President Trump ordered all government agencies to cease all proposals or issuance of any new rules and to withdraw any unpublished rules that have been sent to the Office of the Federal Register but have yet to be published in the Federal Register.

Books & Records
15 Jan, 2025

Recordkeeping Failures for Off-Channel Communication Cost 12 Firms $63 Million in SEC Penalties

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced charges against nine investment advisers and three broker-dealers for failures to maintain records of electronic communications by employees, in violation of federal securities laws. The firms paid penalties ranging from $4 million to $12 million, except for one firm that self-reported its violations and paid the reduced penalty of $600,000.

Flash Reports
13 Jan, 2025

SEC Charges Boston-Based Registered Investment Adviser and Its Managing Partner for Failing to Disclose Conflicts of Interest

On December 20, 2024, the SEC announced settled charges against Rose Park Advisors, LLC (“Rose Park”), a Boston registered investment adviser, and its managing partner, Matthew Q. Christensen (“Christensen”). The charges stemmed from failing to disclose significant conflicts of interest related to investments made by one of their clients (“the Fund”), which invested nearly $50 million in a portfolio company run by Christensen’s uncle.

NSCP Currents: Marketing Rule Charges for Testimonials and Endorsements, Third-party Ratings, and Substantiation

On September 9, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced settled charges againstnine registered investment advisers for violations of Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940(the “Marketing Rule”)

Flash Reports
21 Nov, 2024

SEC Gary Gensler to Step Down as Commission Chair

Gary Gensler will step down from his position as the 33rd Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., according to the SEC’s November 21, 2024 press release.

SEC Charges for Endorsements, Hypothetical Performance and Green-Washing

On November 1, 2024, the SEC Division of Enforcements charged Wahed Invest, LLC (“Wahed”), a registered investment adviser, for violating the Marketing Rule.

CyberSecurity
22 Oct, 2024

SEC Charges for Misleading Cyber Disclosures

On October 22, 2024, the SEC announced charges against four current and former public companies for “making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions”, according to a SEC press release.

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 Charges Adviser for Making False and Misleading Statements About Use of Artificial Intelligence

What happened? On October 10, 2024, The SEC announced charges against Rimar Capital USA, Inc. […]