FINRA Launches New Arbitration Pilot Program

FINRA recently launched a pilot program specifically designed for large arbitration cases…

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New Bill Introduced to Maintain SEC Purview Over Registered Advisers

Representative Maxine Waters (D – CA) recently introduced an alternative proposal that…

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The Burning Question for Advisers: Is the SRO Bill Really Dead?

Advisers can breathe a sigh of relief. The Investment Adviser Oversight Act…

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SEC Focused on Fees: Tips for Newly Registered Advisers

The SEC is really driving it home these days—registered advisers should pay…

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New Survey Suggests Advisers Are Closely Watching Presidential Election

Are advisers more afraid of an Obama second term or Congress? According…

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You Snooze, You Lose? Mid-Sized Advisers Could Face Deregistration

Mid-sized advisers that are no longer eligible for SEC registration were required…

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FINRA’s New Suitability Rule in Effect

Brokers should be aware that FINRA’s new suitability rule took effect on…

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SEC Approves Form PF Fees for Registered Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Form PF filing fees…

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Update: Fate of RIA Oversight Will Not Be Decided This Month

The battle over who will oversee registered-investment advisers promises to continue into…

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Are You Listening? SEC Offering Risk Management Advice to Newly Registered Private Equity Funds

As readers of my blog may have noticed, Securities and Exchange Commission…

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