All too often, we hear how another elderly investor was taken advantage of by some type of fraudster. Even more frequently, we receive queries from registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) asking what they can do about an elderly client they feel is being financially abused by a caregiver or who is suffering from diminished capacity challenges.
Many private fund advisers are wondering: How does the DOL Rule apply to my business? Why does it apply to my business?
Retail investors are confused! They fundamentally cannot differentiate between a broker-dealer and an investment adviser. And that has the SEC…
NEW YORK, NY – Compliance Solutions Strategies (“CSS”), the leading global RegTech platform backed by CIP Capital that enables compliance…
It’s no surprise that Compliance and IT do not speak the same language. Compliance staff often speak in terms of…
Data breaches and cyber incidents made headlines again recently with the announcement that 50 million Facebook accounts were compromised as…
In 2017, the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) reaffirmed that its examination priorities continue to include cybersecurity.
In an April 2003 speech by Lori Richards, the then-director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations mentioned one area where she believed some less-than-meticulous care has been given: the supervision of service providers and in particular, sub-advisers.
When it comes to managing cybersecurity risk, investment advisers are in a tough position. As the frequency and variety of cybersecurity risks mount, IT budgets and staffing do not always follow suit. Compliance and IT professionals are often asked to do more with less, which can seem overwhelming given an ever-expanding list of regulatory and business requirements as well as increased scrutiny of firms’ cybersecurity controls by third parties.
If your firm isn’t already using an outside consultant, you may want to ask yourself “why not?” Oftentimes at hedge funds, compliance officers struggle to successfully fulfill the requirements of the job without an essential tool in their toolbox: the outside compliance consultant. Why? The primary reason is simple: resources.
As the investment management industry becomes more consumer-focused, individual investors are pressing advisers for more innovative products and a personalized client experience. Further, the growth of passive strategies has created fee pressure across the spectrum, leading to contracting margins.1 Outsourcing certain critical functions can be an effective tool for advisers looking to focus on more strategic goals.
According to the Investment Firm of the Future, a report published by CFA Institute earlier this year, 24% of the organization’s…
