On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated final rules relating to changing the definition of dealer pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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The ‘New’ M&A Broker-Dealer Exemption Alert
Please take a look at our new alert on the recently enacted M&A BD Exemption. Ernest E. Badway – The ‘New’ M&A Broker-Dealer Exemption (foxrothschild.com).
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Here is our updated “Who Does What…. ” publication. Ernest E. Badway – Who Does What: Broker Dealers | Registered Investment Advisers | Commodities/Futures Entities – Updated 2023 (foxrothschild.com)
… Continue Reading Updated 2023– Who Does What: Broker Dealers | Registered Investment Advisers | Commodities/Futures EntitiesNew SEC Division Undertakes 2021 Examination Priorities
On December 17, 2020, SEC created the Division of Examinations by renaming the now defunct, Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, making it the SEC’s 6th Division joining Enforcement, Corporation…
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The Dark Side Strikes Again: No, Not the SEC, Hackers and Credential Stuffing
Recently, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) released an alert to broker-dealers and registered investment advisers regarding the risks associated with credential stuffing. See https://www.sec.gov/files/Risk%20Alert%20-%20Credential%20Compromise.pdf.
Credential stuffing is…
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SEC Readying to Hammer BDs and RIAs Over COVID19 Compliance Risks
The SEC’s Office of Compliance and Inspections (“OCIE”), recently, issued an alert—more like a shot across the bow—to BDs and RIAs regarding its concerns over activities in the industry concerning…
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Cybersecurity: An Issue for BDs and RIAs During this Pandemic
Sadly, the hackers of the world have not let the pandemic get in the way of their nefarious activities. In particular, BDs and RIAs have been primary targets. In our…
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Reg BI and Form CRS Are More Important to the SEC Than the Pandemic
Unfortunately, in a very short sighted move by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, its Chairman Jay Clayton announced that the SEC would not extend the compliance date for…
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Ernest Badway to Speak at NSCP National Conference on Regulation BI
Ernie Badway, the Chair of Fox Rothschild’s Securities Industry Group, will be speaking at the National Conference of the National Society of Compliance Professionals. Registration information may be found at:…
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FINRA’s Further Guidance On Seniors
Nearly a year ago, FINRA adopted Rule 2165 (Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults) and amended Rule 4512 (Customer Account Information). This new rule and amended rule were ways to address…
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