The following is a list of best practices applicable to the share class review process. This guide aims to provide helpful tips regarding the process of replacing an advisory client’s existing mutual fund share class with a lower-cost alternative, where it is
Preparing for the Full Implementation of the DOL Fiduciary Rule
The second iteration of the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule – PTE 2020-02 (DOL Fiduciary Rule) became effective on Feb. 16, 2021. However, the Department of Labor (DOL) provided that it would not pursue enforcement actions against firms who work “diligently” to
Division of Examinations: Continued Focus On Digital Asset Securities
The SEC Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert on Feb. 26, 2021, providing the Division’s observations made during examinations of investment advisers, broker-dealers and transfer agents regarding digital asset securities. For purposes of the Division, digital asset securities are those digital
New York Investment Adviser Representative Registration
Historically, New York State has not required the registration of investment adviser representatives (IARs). New York has adopted regulations providing registration and examination requirements for IARS. This article focuses upon the examination and registration requirements applicable to IARs of federally covered investment
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