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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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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Conflict of Interest Remains Top SEC Priority

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

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Broker-Dealers: Do You Know How To Keep a Secret?

The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) recently released a…

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SEC Issues Risk Alert on Pay-to-Play Rules

The SEC has issued a National Examination Risk Alert related to pay-to-play…

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Adviser Facing Legal Trouble Over Radio Show

Advisers ready for the limelight, beware! The SEC recently announced charges against…

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Are Tougher SEC Penalties on the Horizon?

Two U.S. senators are proposing a bill that would authorize the SEC…

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Regulators Don’t “Like” How Advisers Are Using Social Media

Social media use by advisers is on the rise. A recent survey…

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Do You Fit the Profile? SEC Releases More Data on Newly Registered Private Equity Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently released additional data regarding newly…

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Advisers and Brokers Beware: SEC Looking Beyond U.S. Borders

The Securities and Exchange Commission is currently working to expand its oversight…

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