07 February 2018
Haven’t looked at your ADV Part 2A in months? Staring at your computer screen, wondering where to start? Check out our ADV Part 2A checklist. Did you have any major changes to your firm’s business in 2017? Make a list! Have you opened or closed any new products or funds in 2017? Do your productsRead More »
07 February 2018
On October 1, 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended the ADV Part 1 to obtain more information on registered investment advisers. As the annual amendment date (March 31st, 2018) closes in, we want to summarize important changes and remind you of important practices this filing season. SCS Suggests As you start yourRead More »
03 January 2018
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton recently issued a statement about the highly discussed topic of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) on December 12, 2017. He addressed main street investors and market professionals, which includes investment advisers and broker-dealers, among others. Clayton warned market professionals to review SEC investigative reports and subsequent enforcement actions. The conclusionRead More »
15 October 2017
As it stands today, the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule has been delayed to July 1, 2019. This delay to the ruling is a direct result of President Donald Trump’s executive order requesting the Department of Labor to conduct a review of the rule. Even though the rule is delayed, the DOL has stated that advisers mustRead More »
01 October 2017
An adviser’s use of marketing materials continues to be an area of high concern for the SEC, and with good reason. Marketing materials are how you showcase your firm to the world. They’re used to obtain investors, to grow the business, and find new opportunities. And you better believe the SEC is going to reviewRead More »