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On March 19, 2025, the SEC updated its Marketing Rule FAQ with new guidance on extracted performance and information on how to navigate the performance versus investment characteristic question.
Read MoreOn 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).
he FINRA Entitlement Program requires an annual review and certification of user accounts to ensure that all persons with access to FINRA applications, such as the IARD portal, are approved by the Super Account Administrator (SAA) of the adviser.
OCIE released two Risk Alerts to address upcoming compliance expectations for the new Form CRS and Regulation Best Interest requirements. OCIE acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic has created unusual issues for firms but will continue to conduct examinations as usual.