Compliance

Founders are the biggest offenders when it comes to ignoring these procedures.

The New York Department of Financial Services' letter indicating potential cyber rules are prompting concerns that the state's plans could lead to more stringent measures throughout the industry.

Technology adoption by managers is being driven by the need to become more operationally efficient, client demands for bigger returns and the peril of falling behind of regulator demands, says the head of one asset management firm.

The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, which has advanced far on Capitol Hill, promises to help businesses and government thwart cybercriminal attacks. But privacy advocates say the bill would make misuse of consumer data even easier.

Settling charges that it had used false performance claims regarding an ETF-linked strategy, Virtus Investment Advisers agreed to pay the SEC $16.5 million in penalties.

Advisors using digital advice tools must implement compliance best practices to help mitigate areas of risk that technology — like a double-edged sword — can both cause and combat.

Though a majority of firms agree investments in technology are necessary to remain competitive, just over a quarter are actually making that investment.

The hefty penalty is one result of an SEC investigation into performance claims of the AlphaSector ETF-linked strategy.

Wyatt takes the job after heading OCIE on an interim basis as the commission struggles with advisor exam cycle.

Officials should ask "whether these new robo advisors can be neatly placed within our existing laws," SEC commissioner says.

State alleges Realty Capital Securities employees impersonated shareholders to game proxy votes and advance management agenda.

The agency is using data analytics to scrutinize broker-dealers and advisors who are recommending an increasingly complex array of products.

Attorney Alan Foxman answers readers most pressing regulatory and compliance questions, including from one advisor who ran into troubles after being given authorization by a client to make trades on their behalf.

Indian regulators plan to allow online marketplaces such as Flipkart and Amazon.com to offer funds alongside other products

United Capital anticipates adding $1.5 billion in assets in buying Select Financial Group and PSA Insurance & Financial Services.

The restriction prevents clients from selling at a loss and buying back the same asset within 30 days. But there are strategies advisors can employ to use the rule to their clients’ advantage.

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced that the administration's "myRA" retirement plan will be available nationwide, with an expanded menu of funding options.

Already gaining in popularity among advisors, low-cost annuities could receive a further boost if the Department of Labor's fiduciary proposal goes into effect.

BlackRock has agreed to purchase an $87 billion money-market fund business from Bank of America as it builds scale in an industry grappling with new regulations.

Just as robos seek to bring lower-income, self-directed investors into the advisory realm, the administration is looking to extend the retirement safety net through no-fee, no-risk savings plan.