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Extension of Amended Form PF Compliance Date to June 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) jointly with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), has extended the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF that were adopted on February 8, 2024. The original compliance date fell on March 12, 2025, and is now extended to June 12, 2025.

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Exam Takeaways: Five Facts About Recent Examination Practices

When the SEC starts an examination of your firm, it is very important to be prepared for possible timeframes and requests. read our flash report to learn about some patterns from the SEC’s examination tactics in the last year.

Form CRS: The Latest Tips for Preparing – UPDATE!

On Feb. 11, 2020, the SEC released a new Frequently Asked Questions about Form CRS. Among other helpful information, the FAQs address that adviser affiliates of a registered adviser may jointly file a four-page Form rather than a two-page disclosure.

Exam Takeaways: SEC and DOL Joint Exams

Regulatory requirements and expectations for firms are constantly evolving; with that, examination practices are changing as well. An emerging approach to routine examinations includes exam teams from both the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Labor collaborating on the examination.

SEC Requirement: Annual Amendment for Form ADV 2020

The SEC requires that investment advisers file a Form ADV Annual Amendment within 90 days of the end of the Adviser’s fiscal year.

What Does OCIE Look for When Examining Cybersecurity Practices?

The Commission published “OCIE Cybersecurity and Resiliency Observations,” which outlines effective cybersecurity practices utilized by recently examined firms.

SEC Comments on Emerging ESG Compliance Concerns

The SEC has increased its focus on socially responsible “environmental, social, and governance” funds, or ESG funds. In 2019, the amount of funds investing in ESGs nearly tripled compared to 2018, and there are no signs of the trend slowing down.

SEC Provides FAQs for Regulation Best Interest

The SEC released a set of Frequently Asked Questions for use by broker-dealers who are coming into compliance with the regulation.

OCIE Releases 2020 Examination Priorities

OCIE released its 2020 Examination Priorities. The list is published annually to provide clear guidance to professionals and to highlight pertinent risks to investors.

Proposed Changes to Accredited Investor Definition

The SEC proposed changes to the definition of an “accredited investor.” Until this point, the accredited investor definition has been limited to evaluating only an individual’s income or net worth. With the proposed changes, the Commission hopes to increase access to investments in private capital markets.

Kansas Adviser Ordered to Pay Over $8.5M After Breaching Fiduciary Duty

On Dec. 10, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission released information that an adviser, Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. (KCM), and its principal, John Kornitzer, were charged with breaching their fiduciary duty to clients and failing to implement proper policies and procedures.

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