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Woodruff Sawyer

Looking Into the SEC Future for Financial Services Companies

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As new Chair Paul Atkins begins to make his mark on the Securities and Exchange Commission, the news cycle has been heavily focused on crypto regulation. The SEC, however, is more than just a crypto regulator....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

AI for IAs: How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Investment Advisers

The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology solutions ("AI") is becoming increasingly common in all industries, including the registered investment adviser ("RIA") space. A recent survey by AI platform...more

WilmerHale

Recent Pay-to-Play Settlement: Notwithstanding a Strong Dissent Over 206(4)-5 Overbreadth, the Need for Strong Compliance Policies...

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With political campaign activity ramping up as the fall elections approach, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indicated it will continue stringent enforcement of Investment Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-5 (the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Latest Settlements in the SEC’s 'Off-Channel' Communications Sweep: What This Means and What’s Next

Key Points - Last week, the SEC announced settlements with 10 broker-dealers and affiliated investment advisers in connection with their failures to maintain and preserve electronic “off-channel” communications....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

A Compilation of Enforcement and Non-Enforcement Actions

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SEC Proposes Extension of Principal Trade Rule for Registered Advisers/Broker-Dealers - The SEC has proposed extending to December 31, 2016, the sunset date for the expiration of Rule 206(3)-3T (the “Rule”) under the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Paying for Playing: SEC Brings First Pay-to-Play Action against an Investment Adviser

The SEC has brought the first action under the “pay-to-play” rule adopted under the Investment Advisers Act. Andrew Ceresney, director of the SEC Enforcement Division, served notice that the SEC “will hold investment advisers...more

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