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Coordinated $80 Million AML Enforcement Action Highlights Breakdown Between Policy and Practice

April 28, 2026 No Comments

Regulators are moving beyond “paper” compliance. A recent coordinated $80 million settlement highlights the critical breakdown between maintaining AML policies and executing them in high-risk trading environments. Discover the key takeaways for firms in 2026.

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Advisor Pleads Guilty in $160M Fraud as SEC Brings Parallel Enforcement Action

April 15, 2026 No Comments

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.

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SEC Enforcement Highlights Valuation Risks in Affiliated Loan Transactions

March 23, 2026 No Comments

The SEC recently penalized a private credit adviser for failing to reassess the fair value of loans transferred from an affiliate during market disruptions.

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Are you ready for a REG SP exam? It’s coming.

March 5, 2026 No Comments

The SEC’s amended Regulation S-P compliance requirements introduce new incident response, customer notification, and vendor oversight obligations.

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SEC Proposal Could Reframe How Regulatory Burden Is Evaluated for Most RIAs

February 3, 2026 No Comments

The SEC’s 2026 enforcement action against FamilyWealth Advisers serves as a critical reminder for investment advisers.

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SEC Proposal Could Reframe How Regulatory Burden Is Evaluated for Most RIAs

January 21, 2026 No Comments

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.

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SEC 2026 Exam Priorities – What Advisers & Broker-Dealers Must Know

December 1, 2025 No Comments

The SEC’s 2026 Examination Priorities demand attention from investment advisers and broker-dealers.

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SEC Enforcement Update: Lessons on Compensation-Driven Conflicts

September 9, 2025 No Comments

The SEC’s latest enforcement actions highlight the risks of compensation-driven conflicts and inconsistent disclosures.

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Regulatory Roundup for February and March 2025

April 7, 2025 No Comments

Stay informed with our February–March 2025 Regulatory Roundup, featuring practical insights on key SEC developments, including updates to the Marketing Rule, crypto regulation, and Rule 506(c) under Regulation D.

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7 Ugly Truths About Compliance: a Primer for New Chief Compliance Officers

March 26, 2025 No Comments

Being a Chief Compliance Officer is an important job but before you accept the offer, there a few things you should know. Enjoy!

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