Compliance and Regulatory News, Directly to Your Inbox

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.

Today’s the Day: Amended Reg S-P Compliance Deadline

After months of preparation, today’s the day: All smaller firms ($1.5B or less in AUM) must comply with Amended Regulation S-P by today, June 3, 2026. These firms now join the larger firms that began complying on December 3, 2025.

SEC Rescinds Gag Rule: Ending 50 years of No-Admit/No-Deny Settled Enforcement Actions

On May 18, 2026, the SEC rescinded the “no-admit/no-deny” policy under Rule 202.5(e), which stated that when the Commission imposes a sanction, it will not accept a settlement unless the defendant or respondent agrees never to publicly deny the allegations in the complaint or administrative order.