Earlier this month, FINRA agreed to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) imposing a $10 million fine and finding that, from 2018 through at least February 2024, the brokerage firm violated FINRA Rule 2341(l)(5), which generally prohibits broker-dealers from paying or accepting non-cash compensation tied to sales, as well as recordkeeping and supervisory
Authored by: Ernest E. Badway and Polina Pittell (law clerk)
This practice note discusses the regulation of crowdfunding intermediaries. Section 4(a)(6) (15 U.S.C. § 77d) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), added by Title III of the JOBS Act (112 P.L. 106, 126 Stat. 306), provides an
Monday, November 10
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
We are pleased to invite you to the RIA Merger Conference, an exclusive in-person event in New York City (virtual option also available) designed specifically for registered investment advisers. This half-day panel program offers a unique opportunity to engage with peers and industry and thought leaders while exploring
Even more than 15 years later, the Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities scandal — the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history — continues to shape the regulatory landscape. Today, regulators are uncovering similar risks in the digital asset space, from cryptocurrencies and tokens to lending platforms. Ponzi schemes often collapse with devastating consequences, leaving investors
Navigating Choppy Waters: Broker-Dealers and the Shifting Regulatory Tide
Join us for an afternoon break to chat about hot topics and trends relevant to your business. Our concise and practical discussions will focus on a variety of developments that impact financial service industries, and we’ll offer insights and considerations that will certainly be of interest
Join us for an afternoon break to chat about hot topics and trends relevant to your business. Our concise and practical discussions will focus on a variety of developments that impact financial service industries, and we’ll offer insights and considerations that will certainly be of interest to you.
Tuesday, August 26
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Beyond the Prospectus: Rethinking Securities in Modern Investing
Join us for an afternoon break to chat about hot topics and trends relevant to your business. Our concise and practical discussions will focus on a variety of developments that impact financial service industries, and we’ll offer insights and considerations that will certainly be of interest to
On July 21, 2025, to much welcome relief by investment advisers, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced its postponement of the effective date of its recently issued anti-money laundering rule (IA AML Rule) from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028. The IA AML Rule requires certain registered investment
Beyond the Prospectus: Rethinking Securities in Modern Investing
Join us for an afternoon break to chat about hot topics and trends relevant to your business. Our concise and practical discussions will focus on a variety of developments that impact financial service industries, and we’ll offer insights and considerations that will certainly be of interest to
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is withdrawing a number of notices of proposed rulemaking due to changes in its priorities and the evolving regulatory landscape. While the SEC initially proposed changes in various areas affecting securities and investment practices, it has determined that no final rules will be issued regarding these proposals at this