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Global alert portal launched to help reduce retail investment fraud

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has announced the launch of a new alert portal, which is aimed at strengthening the global fight against retail investment fraud...more

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FINRA Releases 2023 Report on Its Examination and Risk Monitoring Program

On January 10, 2023, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) released its 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the “Report), available at:  2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

SEC Adopts Regulation Best Interest

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 5 adopted Regulation Best Interest: The Broker-Dealer Standard of Conduct (“Reg BI”), which requires that broker-dealers act in the “best interest” of their “retail...more

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SEC Adopts Final Regulation Best Interest

At yesterday's open meeting, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a final Regulation Best Interest, as well as additional guidance. Final action relating to the broker-dealer standard of conduct had been...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act

The House Financial Services Committee recently passed H.R. 1815, which is the Securities and Exchange Commission Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act. ...more

Carlton Fields

FINRA Moves Toward SEC Anti-Churning Proposal

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On April 18, the SEC voted to propose major rule changes to reconcile and clarify the standards of conduct that apply to broker-dealers and investment advisers. ...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

SEC Proposes Enhanced Investment Adviser and Broker-Dealer Standards of Conduct

On April 18, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a trio of rules and interpretations designed to enhance the quality and transparency of investors’ relationships with investment advisers (IAs) and...more

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SEC Proposes New Broker-Dealer Best Interest Standard

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Last Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new set of rules under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (Proposed Rules) that would establish a new "best interest" standard by which...more

Carlton Fields

SEC Proposes New Standards Of Conduct For Broker-Dealers And Investment Advisers

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On April 18, the SEC voted four to one to propose new standards of conduct for broker-dealers (BDs) and investment advisers (IAs)....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

MIFID II: Performing Investment Services and Activities by Institutions Based in Third Countries in Italy

The performance of investment services and activities by entities established in third countries in Italy is becoming an increasing concern among specialized operators for the obvious reason, which will be discussed...more

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