Investment Advisers Act 1940
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SEC Staff publishes additional Names Rule FAQs
This article provides a brief historical background of the Names Rule and a summary of the current obligations of registered funds.
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SEC enforcement highlights valuation risks in affiliated loan transactions
After reviewing a recent case, Janaya Moscony offers lessons learned and explains why this matters for advisers.
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Tokenization and SEC oversight: Six essential updates for RIAs in 2026
Tokenized securities are still securities, and the compliance expectations for RIAs are evolving rapidly.
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What happens when marketing meets compliance
Lessons from the SEC’s first Marketing Rule case.
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How RIAs can build a sturdy compliance program
An at-a-glance guide to building a robust compliance program, and the role of the CCO.
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Think before you “fix” it: CCO missteps lead to personal fines and bar
A stark reminder that Chief Compliance Officers are on the hook for misleading regulators during an examination.
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SEC charges American Portfolios Advisors for misleading disclosures and falsified records
A routine SEC exam exposed backdated documents, hidden fee markups, and executive complicity.