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FINRA Continues to Scrutinize Customer Facing Communications on Crypto Offerings

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On July 16, TradeStation Securities, Inc., a member firm of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) to FINRA’s Department of Enforcement. This AWC...more

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A Helpful Reminder for Broker-Dealers Subject to Examination by the SEC

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On June 5, 2024, the SEC's Division of Examinations (the Division) released a risk alert regarding the examination of broker-dealers. The alert acknowledges the diversity of the broker-dealer population in the marketplace...more

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Investment Management Update - August 2023

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Closed-End Fund Activism Update - Activist investors continue to take large positions in closed-end funds and engage in disruptive activity that may be harmful to long-term shareholders of retail closed-end funds. This...more

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SEC Risk Alert Describes Examination Areas for Newly Registered Advisers

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On March 27, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert setting forth typical focus areas reviewed by the staff during its examinations of newly registered advisers....more

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Reminder About SEC's New Marketing Rule for Investment Advisers

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As a reminder, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new rules in late 2020 (the “Marketing Rules”) that govern investment adviser advertising and use of solicitors/placement agents. The Marketing...more

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Practical Guide to the Application of the Marketing Rule to Private Fund Placement Agents

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This article focuses on how the new Rule 206(4)-1 (the “Marketing Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) affects the relationships between investment advisers registered with the U.S. Securities...more

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FinCEN Proposes Rule for SARs Sharing Pilot Program

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In This Issue. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a proposed rule about the establishment of a limited-duration pilot program for sharing suspicious activity reports (SARs); FinCEN published the final...more

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SEC Exams to Focus on Sales of Retirement Products

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The SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, or OCIE, has launched a multi-year Retirement-Targeted Industry Reviews and Examinations (ReTIRE) Initiative. OCIE is focusing on retirement-based savings in...more

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Investment Management Legal + Regulatory Update -- July 2013

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In This Issue: Regulatory Updates - SEC Proposes Money Market Reform; SEC Eases Ban on General Solicitation and General Advertising in Certain Private Placements; SEC and CFTC Adopt Joint Rules to Address...more

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