The SEC has proposed cybersecurity risk management rules for registered investment advisers, and registered investment companies and business development companies (funds), as well as amendments to certain rules that govern investment adviser and fund disclosures. “Cyber risk relates to each part of the SEC’s three-part mission, and in particular to […]
Month: February 2022
Defense of an SEC Enforcement Investigation
SEC enforcement investigations cover a wide range of targets and witnesses, from the big investment banks and their employees, to public companies to private companies who are soliciting investments, small companies. The SEC conducts its investigations privately, and does so by requesting voluntary cooperation or issuing subpoenas for documents and […]
SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Modernize Beneficial Ownership Reporting
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it proposed rule amendments governing beneficial ownership reporting under Exchange Act Sections 13(d) and 13(g). The proposed amendments would update those rules to provide more timely information to meet the needs of today’s financial markets. “These amendments would update our reporting requirements […]
Kelly L. Gibson, Director of the Philadelphia Regional Office, to Leave the SEC; Scott Thompson and Joy Thompson named Office Acting Co-Heads
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kelly L. Gibson, Director of the Philadelphia Regional Office, will leave the agency on Feb. 11 after 14 years of service. Joy Thompson and Scott Thompson will replace her as Acting Co-Directors… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? […]
SEC Proposed Changes to Two Whistleblower Program Rules
Changes will Benefit Whistleblowers The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of the Whistleblower is a division of the Commission charged with protecting the rights of individuals who come forward with information regarding misconduct by public companies, accounting firms, and other persons and entities covered by the securities laws. […]
Robo-Adviser Settles SEC Charges of Misleading Investors
A robo-adviser is an automated investment tool that uses mathematical algorithms to evaluate the prospects of various investment options and, in theory, choose the best one. Robo-advisors are digital platforms that provide automated, algorithm-driven financial planning services with little to no human supervision. A typical robo-advisor collects information from clients […]
FINRA 2022 Exam Priorities
It is always good to know what regulators are going to focus on, and to prepare for that exam. Today FINRA released its 2022 Report on Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the Report). While not a road map it provides firms with information that may help inform their compliance programs. […]
SEC Issues Proposal to Reduce Risks in Clearance and Settlement
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to propose rule changes to reduce risks in the clearance and settlement of securities, including by shortening the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions in securities from two… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities […]
SEC Advisory Committee Meeting to Explore Small Business Investment Issues
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee released the agenda for its Thursday, February 10 virtual meeting, which will cover small business investment issues. The Committee, which provides advice and… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]
SEC Files Fraud Charges Alleging a Multi-Million Dollar Scheme that Targeted Retirement Accounts
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Safeguard Metals LLC, and its owner, Jeffrey Santulan, for engaging in a multi-million dollar fraudulent scheme involving hundreds of investors who were at or near retirement age.… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities […]