The world of cryptocurrencies is wrought by “a persistently expanding exploitation of the crypto ecosystem by fraudsters.” So much so that the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) recently announced
Last month, the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) instituted cease and desist proceedings against PNC Investments LLC (PNCI), a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, due to violations
On May 2, 2018 the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the launch of an additional online search feature that is designed to enable investors to research whether the person trying
In an April 18th Press Release from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) they are seeking public comment (over the next 90 days following publication in the Federal Register) regarding
Pursuant to an order issued April 16, 2018, the SEC (“Commission”) has fined registered Investment Adviser Arlington Capital Management, Inc. (“Arlington”) $125,000 for making false and misleading advertisements in violation
This biggest issue with the financial services industry is the fact that investment advisers are required to operate at a disadvantage; advisers are defined as a fiduciary while broker dealers
Last month, the SEC instituted cease and desist proceedings against an AML Officer and CEO of a New York-based investment adviser and broker-dealer due to violations of the Securities Exchange
An important part of the implementation of any compliance program is the supervision of the firm’s employees and associated persons. A firm’s compliance manual should address policies and procedures that
Today the SEC announced that three advisers have settled charges for breaching fiduciary duties. Per the SEC, PNC Investments LLC, Securities America Advisors Inc., and Geneos Wealth Management Inc. failed
In 13 years acting as an auditor in the securities regulation industry it was surprising to find out how few in the industry conducted, and documented, due diligence of the
FINRA is requesting comments on a proposed new rule for outside business activities and private securities transactions of registered persons. This proposed rule would replace FINRA Rule 3270 (Outside Business
The Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) instituted cease and desist proceedings against Financial Fiduciaries, LLC, (“Financial Fiduciaries”) a registered investment adviser located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and Thomas
