Compliance and Regulatory Alerts | 03-26-20
The SEC’s IAA Release No. 5469 on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 amends its IAA Release No. 5463 and now allows for extending the filing and delivery deadline dates of the Form ADV amendment to June 30, 2020 due to COVID-19 and its consequences. The SEC has also amended the notice requirements—find out what you MUST do if you cannot meet the filing deadlines.
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Bates Research | 03-26-20
As regulators struggle to adjust to the stress that the coronavirus pandemic is placing on the markets, fraudsters are viewing it as an opportunity. Bates Research takes a look at the latest enforcement warnings and guidance from financial regulators, who are sounding alarms over the added threats that exist in the current volatile environment.
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Compliance and Regulatory Alerts | 03-25-20
In a Notice issued on February 27, FINRA advised firms of their responsibilities over custodial accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act and Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (“UTMA/UGMA”) and warned members that adequate compliance requires firms to take into account termination of custodianship and changes of authority. Bates can help your firm respond to UTMA/UGMA account inquiries.
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Bates Research | 03-19-20
During the current crisis, the challenge for financial firms and investors is to keep on top of the latest communications from regulators, understand what is actionable and what is not, and ensure that compliance and supervision processes are in place to manage the crisis. Here’s a recap of the latest compliance guidance, regulatory assistance and relief offered by the SEC, FINRA, NFA and MSRB.
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Bates News | 03-18-20
Over the course of the last 40 years we’ve seen plenty of ups and downs in the markets. Along the way, Bates Group has helped our clients sort through the complexities and fallout by providing clear and accurate analyses, reporting, and expertise.
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Bates News, Compliance and Regulatory Alerts | 03-17-20
FINRA has announced that, in response to the evolving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it “has decided to administratively postpone all in-person arbitration and mediation proceedings scheduled through May 1, 2020. “
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Compliance and Regulatory Alerts | 03-16-20
The SEC’s IAA Release No. 5463 on Friday, March 13 allows for extending the filing (March 30) and delivery (April 30) deadline dates of the Form ADV amendment by 45 days due to COVID-19 and its consequences However, this is not an automatic extension—find out what you MUST do if you cannot meet the filing deadlines
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Events | 03-16-20
NSCP Regulatory Interchange with the SEC, DOL & FINRA: Moved to July 24, 2020 in Denver, CO. Bates Compliance Managing Director Linda Shirkey is a speaker/moderator.
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Bates News | 03-13-20
Bates Group is taking steps to promote the health and safety of our employees, consultants, and clients, as well as to ensure uninterrupted operations during this crisis. Read the letter from Bates CEO Jennifer Stout.
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Bates Research | 03-12-20
Bates Group has been tracking regulatory and enforcement developments on senior financial exploitation. Two recent publications and recent sweeping enforcement actions suggest that the phenomenon is becoming better understood and addressed. FinCEN published a strategic analysis after reviewing SARs filings over a six-year period, and NASAA has issued a statement and legislative update based, in part, on an enforcement analysis showing that the Model Act to Protect Vulnerable Adults is gaining traction. The Department of Justice, FBI and Postal Inspector jointly announced the results of “the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history.” Bates Research takes a closer look.
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