Could Your Stellar Returns Trigger an SEC “Aberrational Performance Inquiry”?

The SEC first mentioned its “Aberrational Performance Inquiry” initiative back in 2011.…

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Top Tips For Dealing With Senior Investors

Federal and state regulators have made protecting senior investors one of their…

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Ouch! State Actions Against Advisers Doubled in 2011

The number of enforcement actions involving investment adviser firms nearly doubled to…

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SEC Continues to Pursue Fraud Charges Against Hedge Funds

The SEC’s enforcement division continues to drop the hammer on hedge funds,…

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FINRA Releases Official Guidance for Adviser Arbitration Program

FINRA has released official guidance to investments advisers about the availability of…

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SEC Has Another Banner Year at Expense of Advisers

The SEC recently announced that it filed 734 enforcement actions in fiscal…

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Lawmaker Calling on SEC to Revisit JOBS Act Proposal to Lift Advertising Ban

Sen. Carl Levin is calling on the SEC to revisit its proposal…

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FINRA Offers Relief in Wake of Hurricane Sandy

In the wake of the devastating storm that ravaged much of the…

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FINRA Arbitration Now Available to Advisers

Registered investment advisers are now eligible to participate in FINRA’s arbitration system,…

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Conflict of Interest Remains Top SEC Priority

The SEC continues to identify conflicts of interest as a key focus…

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