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2026 Examination Priorities Published by SEC Division of Exams

On November 17, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (“EXAMS”) published its 2026 Examination Priorities. The SEC’s fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th, and these annual priorities highlight practices and products viewed by EXAMS as presenting heightened risks to investors and the markets overall.

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Large Cash Flows versus Significant Cash Flows: Which is Which?

The GIPS standards define a large cash flow as the level at which the firm determines that an external cash flow may distort performance if the portfolio is not valued.

IARD and PFRD Systems Inaccessible 3 weekend in April

The SEC announced that the IARD and PFRD systems will be unavailable during three weekends in April, plus Good Friday.

BB&T Subsidiary Must Pay $5.7 Million After Policy Violation

The SEC ordered BB&T Securities to pay $5.7 million following Valley Forge Asset Management’s intentional overcharging of clients.

Best Practices for Meeting the Distribution Requirement

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) Provision 0.A.9. requires firms to make every reasonable effort to provide a compliant presentation to all prospective clients.

SEC Requirement: Annual Amendment for Form ADV 2019

 If your fiscal year ended December 31, you will be required to file an annual amendment to your Form ADV by March 31, 2019.

FINRA Releases Report on Selected Cybersecurity Practices

On December 20, 2018, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released a Report on Selected Cybersecurity Practices (the “2018 Report”).  In it, FINRA outlines five topics of focus.

OCIE Announces 2019 Examination Priorities

On December 20, 2018, the SEC’s OCIE announced its 2019 examination priorities.  Key areas include cybersecurity, anti-money laundering (“AML”) programs, retail investors (particularly seniors), and entities providing critical market infrastructure services.

ShareFile Accounts to Switch to Multi-Factor Authentication

The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Exams (“OCIE”) has announced that cybersecurity will continue to be a focal point for its examinations in 2019. 

OCIE Issues Risk Alert Outlining New Recommendations for Electronic Communications

On December 14th, 2018, the SEC’s OCIE released a Risk Alert reminding advisers of their obligations regarding the use of electronic messaging.

Reminder: LAST DAY to Submit IARD Form Filings is December 27

The last day to submit form filings via IARD and Web CRD is Thursday, December 27.  IARD and Web CRD will be available from 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. EST.

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