December 6, 2018
In late August, four registered financial service firms settled SEC charges of misleading retail investors about the efficacy of their quantitative models. The SEC alleged that […]
December 2, 2018
Your relationship with your consulting or testifying expert is a critical component to your case. Mastering best practices when working with an expert will better support […]
November 30, 2018
At the November 2018 SIFMA C&L New York Regional Seminar, Susan Schroeder, FINRA’s Executive Vice President and Head of Enforcement, discussed some of FINRA’s enforcement priorities […]
November 5, 2018
On October 31st, the SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations issued a Risk Alert informing investment advisers, investors and other market participants of the most common compliance […]
October 26, 2018
In a few weeks, a working group of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) will meet again in a continuing effort to complete a revision […]
October 12, 2018
On October 1, FINRA announced that it will consolidate its Examination and Risk Monitoring Programs under a single structure. When completed in 2019, the move will […]
October 8, 2018
On September 25th, Michael S. Pieciak, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (pictured above), took the reins as the 101st president of the North American Securities […]
September 13, 2018
FINRA is seeking input on proposed changes to the Securities Industry Continuing Education Program (“CE Program”) just as the SEC is considering responses to its request […]
September 12, 2018
Bates Group LLC announces the introduction of Bates Investor Risk Assessment (BIRA), a unique breakthrough program to protect broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (RIAs) and their […]