As COVID-19 continues to disrupt routine operations, OCIE reminds broker-dealers and investment advisers of their ongoing obligations.
On August 12, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of...more
The amendments expand certain exemptions and provide additional guidance under Rules 5130 and 5131 with respect to equity IPO allocations.
On December 19, 2019, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued...more
1/22/2020
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The SEC’s Regulation Best Interest has important implications for institutionally focused broker-dealers and investment bankers.
On June 5, 2019, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted Regulation Best...more
7/8/2019
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Proposal seeks to clarify and enhance obligations applicable to a broker-dealer’s retail customer interactions, but may raise more questions than answers.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed for public...more