The New SEC Enforcement Director: Gurbir Grewal
Within a month of Gurbir Grewal stepping into his new role as the SEC enforcement director, he has already begun to ruffle a few feathers – by fining 27 firms for failing to file the Customer Relationship Summary (CRS) with the SEC. The CRS was put into place a year prior to Grewal’s instatement this July.
New President is in, what’s in store for the SEC and Reg BI?
Ever since the SEC first announced its Regulation Best Interest, many in the financial services industry have been doubtful about its longevity. We saw the DOL rule come and go, and this has really made it seem like new regulation might not last long
What’s happening in Reg-BI Compliance Court?
With a Republican administration believing in small Federal government, I think it is safe to say that the SEC may defer to States to oversee and enforce Reg-BI’s new standards. With thousands of affected people in the financial services industry, this may make logistical sense. It means that RIA and BDs may experience different levels of scrutiny, depending on where they work.
Court Update: Reg-BI is the New Standard For Advisors and Brokers!
Courts did NOT throw out Reg-BI! Don’t be part of the last rush to compliance At this point, if you have not heard of the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest, then...Read More
“Can I wait till the last minute for Reg BI?”
This is the most frequent question I get when it comes to the SEC’s quickly approaching new regulation: Can I wait until the day before? As long as I have a solution by 11:59pm on June 30th, I’ll be alright, right?I totally get it, waiting until the last minute is something uniquely human. I was a master of procrastination in University and it gets addictive. Many might even be thinking there’s still a chance maybe the rule might go away.
Stock tips and socializing can get BDs and RIAs in trouble with Reg-BI
Here’s the situation: The location has no bearing on a recommendation. Ask yourself two questions to see if a conversation qualifies as a recommendation Exercising Fiduciary Caution will show you...Read More