November Elections Renew Focus on “Pay to Play” Rules for Advisors

As election season gets into full swing, advisors should be cautious about…

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Keeping It in the Family: A Closer Look at the Registration Requirements for Family Offices

As we have previously discussed on this blog, the Securities and Exchange…

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Will Some Private Fund Advisers Be Given a Free Pass From SEC Registration?

Their may be cases where the Securities and Exchange Commission will grant…

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What Are They Looking For? The SEC’s Top Priorities For Advisory Firms

It is clear that investment advisers are facing increased scrutiny by the…

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Do Your Clients Still Qualify? SEC Tighten Rules on Investment Advisory Performance Fees

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it is tightening its…

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Is the White House Coming for You? New Budget Proposal Calls for Increased Adviser Oversight

The Obama Administration’s budget proposal for 2013 is a very interesting indication…

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Have You Marked Your Calendars? Important Compliance Dates for the Remainder of 2012

Big changes are in store for investment advisers over the next few…

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SEC Remarks at Compliance Outreach Program Emphasize Role of Senior Management

As we mentioned in an earlier blog post, the Securities and Exchange…

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Are You Ready to Comply With the New Large Trader Reporting Rule?

This summer, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule establishing…

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Investment Advisers: Best Practices for the Year Ahead

As we enter a new year, many of us are making plans…

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