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AI Legislation: The Statewide Spotlight - Regulatory Oversight Podcast
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Solicitors General Insights: A Deep Dive With Mississippi and Tennessee Solicitors General — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Leadership and Innovation at the Illinois AG's Office — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Navigating the Future of Payment Stablecoins: Legislative Updates and Market Implications — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast
On June 11, 2025 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) again extended the compliance date for the most recent Form PF amendments, providing a near four-month reprieve for...more
On March 12, 2025, the SEC published a No-Action Letter clarifying accredited investor verification requirements under Rule 506(c)....more
On March 20, 2025, the SEC’s Staff of the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) issued a statement providing its views that crypto mining activities (as defined in its statement) do not involve the offer and sale...more
While we anticipated a relaxed US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the new administration, even the biggest proponents of a lax SEC did not expect a “meme coin” blessing within weeks of a new SEC chair being...more
On February 2, media outlets reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) has told SEC Enforcement attorneys that they need the approval of the agency’s commissioners for all formal orders of...more
In addition to basic blocking and tackling, compliance officers often have the thankless job of performing the annual review of their compliance program required by Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7....more
SEC Loses in ALJ Case, DOL’s Latest Fiduciary Rule Put on Hold, and SEC Reconsiders AI and Custody Rule Proposals - Welcome to our July Regulatory Roundup, where we provide a quick look at the latest regulatory developments....more
Private Fund Rules Cancelled, Survey Says Marketing Rule is a Lot of Work and the Intersection of Regulation BI and Investment Adviser’s Fiduciary Duty - Welcome to our June Regulatory Roundup, where we provide you with a...more
SEC DROPS NEW REQUIREMENT FOR INCIDENT RESPONSE PROGRAMS, PROPOSAL FOR RIAS TO ADOPT CIP, SEC EXAMS SHARES MARKETING RULE FAILURES, RIA SLAMMED FOR FAILING TO RETAIN TEXTS, AND SEC WINS ON SHADOW TRADING THEORY - Welcome to...more
Many chief compliance officers struggle every year with preparing the annual review required under Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7. To help you out, here’s our guide to writing your annual report....more
Overview - On 3 April 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) announced the first settlement with a stand-alone registered investment adviser for, among other things, failures to maintain and preserve...more
New regulations continue to push boards in the direction of active engagement in their cyber oversight role, including breach response. But, how can boards strike the right balance in their oversight role during a significant...more
Compliance Update for the week Ending April 5, 2024 - For our clients and compliance colleagues, this weekly update will give you a quick look at the latest regulatory developments. Enjoy!...more
Proposed rules are moderately scaled-back in final version; Scope 1 and 2 are required if material; Scope 3 is out; compliance will still be burdensome - On March 6, 2024, by a split vote of 3-2, the U.S. Securities and...more
Introduction - On 6 February 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt two new rules that significantly expand the definitions of a “dealer” and “government securities dealer” in Sections...more
In an era marked by heightened global regulatory scrutiny and enforcement, the landscape of risk and compliance is undergoing an evolution making the strategic imperative for effective, risk-based compliance initiatives...more
It is a dramatic understatement to describe 2023 as a busy year in the United States for asset management regulation. With 24 rules adopted and 18 new rules or rule amendments proposed, the US Securities and Exchange...more
With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more
Meta Description: California’s Senate Bill 253 introduces mandatory climate disclosure requirements for large companies. Learn about emissions reporting and how Bill 253 leads the way into environmental accountability....more
SEC APPROVES NEW RULES IMPACTING INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND FUNDS - On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 along party lines to approve new rules and rule amendments under the...more
On July 26, 2023, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released final rules requiring disclosure by public companies of material cybersecurity incidents and policies and procedures related to cybersecurity risk...more
On July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final rules, rule amendments and form amendments to expand and standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance,...more
In May 2023, a complex SEC law enforcement proceeding was concluded against Philips, a public Dutch medtech company. The proceeding concluded with a settlement, whereby Philips agreed to pay a fine of more than USD 62 million...more
On February 15, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed a significant transformation of Rule 206(4)-2 (the “Custody Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) into a new...more
On January 10, 2023, FINRA published the 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program. The Report serves as a resource for firms to use to bolster their compliance programs and provides a roadmap of FINRA’s...more