Every year compliance officers face the unenviable job of performing their compliance program's annual review under Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7). An essential element of that review is.
On June 8, 2023, the staff ("Staff") of the SEC's Division of Examinations ("Division") released a Risk Alert[1] ("Risk Alert"), alerting registered investment advisers ("Advisers") to additional.
On June 8, 2023, the Division of Examinations (EXAMS) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) published a Risk Alert regarding its priorities for the next stage of examinations.
The SEC staff previewed the sweep exams in a September risk alert that outlined portions that it intends to focus on when exams begin. Staff also suggested initial sweeps will be used as a tool to better understand current industry approaches before more guidance.
The November 4, 2022, deadline for advisers to implement amended Rule 206(4)-1 (Marketing Rule) and related rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 is fast approaching. Advisers.