In a recent Alert, we discussed how several states are charting their own course while the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") proceeds with its review of the Fiduciary Rule, the Best Interest Contract...
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SEC Offers Amnesty Under Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative
In our January 18, 2018 Law Alert on share class selection, we expressed our opinion that share class selection is likely to remain an enforcement focus for the Security and Exchange Commission (the...
Tax Reform: Unintended Consequences for Broker-Dealers
The "Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018" (the "Tax Act") - formerly known as The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act -...
Recent Developments – States Proceed with Their Own Fiduciary or “Best Interest” Standards
States Proceed with Their Own Fiduciary or "Best Interest" Standards While the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") continues with its mandated review of the Fiduciary Rule and related exemptions,...
Regulatory Focus on Share Class Selection in 2018
In recent years, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations ("OCIE") of the Security and Exchange Commission ("Commission") has increasingly scrutinized share class selection by...
Exes and Taxes
Exes and Taxes – Regina Mandl, Associated Press, December 22, 2017
FINRA Shares Examination Findings
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently released the results of its exam program to assess compliance with securities rules and regulations. FINRA conducts cyclical examinations...
FINRA’s New Qualification and Registration Rules Effective October 1, 2018
Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a new set of rules proposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) intending to consolidate and simplify...
Calculating Regulatory Assets Under Management
A question we frequently receive from our advisory firm clients is whether they are accurately calculating and reporting regulatory assets under management ("RAUM"). RAUM, as a metric, was first...
BICE and Related Exemptions: Limiting Your Liability Until Full Implementation
Background - Transition Period May be Extended Until July 1, 2019 The DOL recently proposed to extend the transition period by 18 months (i.e., from January 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019) for the full...
Cybersecurity Guidance Update from SEC
On April 28, 2015, the SEC Division of Investment Management issued guidance with regard to cybersecurity issues for both registered investment companies and registered investment advisers. (IM...