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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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OCIE: Private Fund Risk Alert

The OICE, released a Risk Alert that outlines recently observed compliance issues among private fund advisers. Over a third of SEC-registered advisers manage private funds, marking them as a special focus for OCIE.

Our Firm Filed Form CRS – What Now?

Retail advisers and their service providers have put much time and effort into understanding, writing, and filing the initial Form CRS document. The requirements related to the Form do not stop once the filing is complete; several additional steps must be taken after submitting the form to the SEC.

Look for Fairview at the NSCP National Conference

Oct. 19-21, 2020, the NSCP will hold its annual national conference virtually. In addition to sponsoring the event, Fairview’s Vice President and General Counsel, Amber Allen, will lend her expertise to the conference, speaking on “Evolving Custody Responsibilities.”

The CCPA Enforcement Date Is Approaching: What You Should Know

July 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enforcement date is fast approaching. The original adoption of the regulations, on Jan. 1 of this year, contained a six-month enforcement delay.

Firm Misused MNPI, Ordered to Pay $1 Million

On May 26, 2020, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission released documentation detailing an enforcement action against a Los Angeles private equity firm and registered investment adviser, Ares Management, for its misuse of material nonpublic information (MNPI).

Adviser Fined $60,000 for Custody Rule Violation

On May 22, 2020, the SEC published information on an enforcement action against a registered investment adviser. The firm was investigated, and subsequently disciplined by the SEC for violating the Custody Rule.

Six Ways to Help Protect Your Firm from a Cybersecurity Breach

Between the changes in our work devices and the large influx of pandemic-related news, many emerging vulnerabilities exist in companies’ data security landscapes.

UPDATE: SEC Provides Guidance on Advisory Firms Accepting PPP Loans

Many investment advisers have applied for or accepted a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan for their firm.

SEC Proposes Rule to Modernize Fund Valuation Practices

The SEC is taking steps to improve the requirements. The rule intends to aid retail investors in gaining fair and complete information about their fund investments by making fund information more accurate and accessible.

NSCP Currents- "Pandemic Planning: Preparing Your Firm to Respond to COVID-19"

The National Society of Compliance Professionals shares how to plan and prepare your firm during a pandemic.

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