A recent $160M enforcement action highlights a recurring theme: advisors marketing high-risk, concentrated investments as “safe” while failing to disclose personal financial interests. Discover why the SEC is prioritizing private fund structures and conflict disclosures in 2026.
At the 2026 SEC Speaks conference, leadership outlined a shift toward traditional financial materiality and introduced the ACT framework to streamline regulation.
The SEC recently penalized a private credit adviser for failing to reassess the fair value of loans transferred from an affiliate during market disruptions.
The SEC’s amended Regulation S-P compliance requirements introduce new incident response, customer notification, and vendor oversight obligations.
The SEC’s 2026 enforcement action against FamilyWealth Advisers serves as a critical reminder for investment advisers.
The SEC has proposed a major shift in how it defines “small” investment advisers, potentially raising the asset threshold from $25 million to $1 billion.
The SEC’s 2026 Examination Priorities demand attention from investment advisers and broker-dealers.
The SEC has brought enforcement actions against six entities that claimed to operate as investment advisers.
Advisers must renew state notice filings and IAR registrations through IARD. Key deadlines begin November 10, with payments due in December and final fees due January 23, 2026.
FINRA’s $25k fine proves FINRA Reg BI boilerplate policies are a regulatory target. This article breaks down the Alexander Investment Services case and explains why your firm needs specific, not generic, supervisory procedures to avoid sanctions.