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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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SEC to Increase Exam Funding for Fiscal Year 2019

The SEC proposed a 3.5 percent increase from the 2018 fiscal budget, for a total of $1.658 billion.

SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations Announces 2018 Examination Priorities

On Feb. 7, 2018, the SEC’s OCIE announced the 2018 examination priorities. The exam priorities are published to improve compliance, prevent fraud, monitor risk and implement policy.

SEC Charges Purported Hedge Fund Manager with Fraud

The SEC claims that since 2014 or earlier, the adviser collectively raised more than $5.3 million from at least six investors by misrepresenting the adviser’s prior money-management and industry experience.

Important Message from the SEC Regarding Annual Amendment Filing Deadline

Saturday, March 31st is the 90-day annual amendment deadline for Advisers with a Fiscal Year ending on December 31st, 2017. 

SEC Demands a Jury Trial for Two Investment Advisers Representatives Charged with Fraud

The SEC ordered a trial by jury to be held for alleged claims against two investment adviser representatives on charges of fraudulent and misleading use of their client’s funds while working for a large, well-known Financial institution in Massachusetts.

Investment Company Liquidity Risk Management Programs FAQs

The SEC’s Division of Investment Management has prepared a series of frequently asked questions to address the investment company liquidity risk management (“LRM”) program requirements implemented in October 2016.

SEC Chairman Clayton Provides Statement on Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton released a statement on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICO) to guide as both markets continue to expand. 

Private Equity Firm Charged with Failure to Disclose Accelerated Portfolio Monitoring Fees

The SEC charged a private equity fund adviser (“Respondent”) with failing to disclose accelerated portfolio monitoring fees adequately. 

SEC Charges Stock Trader with Insider Trading

The SEC charged a stock trader with generating over $1 million in illegal insider trading profits.  Defendant collaborated with four former colleagues, posing as portfolio managers, to persuade investment bankers to share nonpublic information regarding upcoming secondary offerings.

SEC Modifies Final Rule for Form N-PORT

The SEC has adopted a temporary final rule that will delay the compliance dates for filing a Form N-PORT.

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