BULLETIN: The Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule Spotlight On Talent: Scott Brown, Senior Consultant at Compliance Risk Concepts The Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule, was originally scheduled to be phased in over the period encompassing April 10, 2017 – January 1, 2018, … Continue reading
Examining matters of importance to retail investors Spotlight On Talent: Portia Amato, Compliance Officer By now, every CCO and their team have asked themselves this question, and if you have not already, this is the time to do so, especially … Continue reading
Sometimes, Being Two-Faced is a Good Thing… Spotlight On Talent: David Amster, Principal and Head of Fund and Dealer Advisory On January 1, 153 B.C., Rome was the site of the first recorded new year’s celebration during which Romans paid … Continue reading
Spotlight On Talent: Dan Dorsky, Principal and Head of Anti-Corruption and Ethics These are fascinating times for U.S. and global enforcement of anti-bribery laws. More resources are being dedicated, more countries are participating, and the resulting outcomes have been extraordinary … Continue reading
COMPLIANCE BULLETIN: OUT WITH THE OLD…IN WITH THE NEW Spotlight On Talent: Lilian Colpas, Senior Compliance Consultant Why is January 1 different from all other days of the year? After all, nothing fundamentally really changes. Nevertheless, most of us see … Continue reading
COMPLIANCE BULLETIN: SEC WHISTLEBLOWER REGULATIONS Spotlight On Talent: Lilian Colpas, Senior Compliance Consultant The most recent SEC announcement by OCIE correlates to the point that whistleblowers have an incentive to earn millions of dollars from your ineffective compliance program. The … Continue reading
COMPLIANCE BULLETIN: DOL FIDUCIARY RULE Spotlight On Talent: David Amster, Principal and Head of Fund and Dealer Advisory The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently finalized rules that require financial institutions that offer retirement advice to address conflicts of … Continue reading
YOU BETTER CHECK YOURSELF – BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF End of Year Compliance Requirements For Broker Dealers As the end of 2014 quickly approaches, this Compliance Bulletin serves as a notice and reminder to Broker-Dealers regarding year-end responsibilities that must … Continue reading
Recent SEC enforcement actions have increased focus on how well advisers and boards of registered and unregistered investment companies provide compliance oversight. Download the Investment Adviser Bulletin and stay up to date with the regulatory landscape. This month Valerie Lewis examines four examples that touch on best execution practices and disclosures, valuation of securities, and oversight of sub-advisers. Continue reading
Public companies should determine the best way to embrace and utilize social media –The Social Media Governance for Public Companies Bulletin provides recommendations for guidance and ongoing training in regard to your company’s Next Generation Social Media Policy. Continue reading
I had the opportunity to travel around the country and speak on stage with Mitch to groups of high performing financial analysts within the Lincoln Financial Network. What makes Mitch unique is that as a Chief Compliance Officer he seeks how to drive business value first and aligns risk programs second to enable, support and achieve results. He understands the strategic and tactical importance of managing people, process and technology and I am very excited to watch as he takes these skills and expertise to build his own practice.
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