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SEC Updates Marketing Rule FAQ

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.

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Downloadable Resource for New ADV Reporting Obligation on Branch Offices

As of October 1st, 2017, the amended Form ADV requirements include a new reporting obligation for Part 1, Item 1(F) – Principal Office and Place of Business.

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Split Decision Vacates DOL Fiduciary Rule

On March 15th, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the DOL Fiduciary Rule, holding that the DOL surpassed its authority under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Bookkeeping Service Considered Custody, Leads to Enforcement

The SEC recently settled an enforcement action against Financial Fiduciaries, alleging that the adviser had custody of client assets through a “dual employee” who served in various outside business activities.

SEC on-Pace to Examine 20% of Advisers

The steady increase in examination rates is due to an internal restructuring of resources that have allowed for approximately 100 staff members to be reassigned from broker-dealer and market oversight units to the investment advisors and investment companies division.

SEC Announces Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative

The SEC launched a self-reporting initiative to protect advisory clients from undisclosed conflicts of interest and return money to investors.

Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Protection Narrowly Applicable

On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 the Supreme Court announced that whistleblower protections passed by Congress following the 2008 financial crisis only apply to those who report problems directly to the government. 

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. 

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