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Brokers Compliance

New AML Rules for Investment Advisers

On May 13, 2024, the SEC and the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) jointly issued a proposed rule (the Proposal) that, if adopted, would impose new anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance obligations on registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting […]

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Brokers Compliance Enforcement

Exploring the Future of Asset Management: Insights from the SEC’s Upcoming Conference

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Investment Management is gearing up to host its much-anticipated second annual Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management. Scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, this event promises to be a cornerstone for professionals from various sectors within the asset management industry, including regulators […]

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Forms in Need of Reform

Proposed NASD Rules Will Allow Allegations Against Brokers to be Made Public By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. Note: This column was originally published in 1997 in Research Magazine. Unfortunately, nothing changed, and in fact, the situation has gotten worse. If you have questions about your U-4 or U-5 filings, please […]