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SEC Charges Adviser in Connection with a Series of Season and Sell Transactions

In a first ever case, the SEC announced a settled enforcement action against an investment adviser arising from a series…

the SEC proposed amendments to Form N-PORT that would largely roll back or revise elements of the SEC’s 2024 Form N-PORT amendments, which had contemplated monthly public Form N-PORT reporting on an accelerated 30-day deadline.
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SEC Proposes Changes to Form N-Port

The SEC proposed amendments to Form N-PORT that would largely roll back or revise elements of the SEC’s 2024 Form…

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Recent FINRA Action Underscores Risks of Using Aggregated and Projected Performance

FINRA Action Underscores Risks in Using Aggregated and Projected Performance

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SEC’s Latest Case Focuses on Investment Advisory Agreement Provisions

The adviser’s investment advisory agreements included a hedge clause without a corresponding savings clause, an assignment clause and a clause…

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Navigating the Road to a Successful Continuation Vehicle

While CV transactions can create value, they also raise unique and sometimes subtle compliance considerations. This infographic helps compliance teams…

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Division of Examinations Issues Risk Alert Highlighting the Challenges of Marketing Rule Compliance for Testimonials, Endorsements, and Third-Party Ratings.

The Division of Examinations recently issued a risk alert highlighting the challenges of complying with the key provisions of the…

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The Credit Valuation Pyramid

With credit and credit-related issues making headlines, it’s likely that loan and credit valuations will soon become a top focus…

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SEC Publishes its 2026 Exam Priorities

Although the stated priorities appear to signal a shift to a more collaborative tone, we anticipate less deviation from current…

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SEC charges adviser over conflicted loans and failure to disclose key information in LP asset purchase.

The SEC charged a fund manager with securities law violations involving: (1) Related-party loans made at below-market interest rates; (2)…

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