Cybersecurity: Attacks, Risk Mitigation, and Regulatory Compliance

In an increasingly digital world, where financial transactions and sensitive information are often stored and transmitted electronically, investment advisers face a growing threat from cyber-attacks. The financial sector is a hot bed of sensitive personal and financial data making it a magnet for cybercriminals. … Read More

2024 Regulatory Considerations for Internet-based Investment Advisers

Would an adviser have to register in every single state in which they serve clients? In 2002, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to that issue by establishing the Internet Adviser Exemption Rule. On March 27, 2024, the SEC issued an amendment to the internet adviser rule to meet the advancements and saturation of technologies and to outline what it meant to offer investment advisory services online in today’s market. Another reason for amending the exemption was the concerning number of firms that were not meeting their compliance requirements.… Read More

So, You Have Been Sued…What Should You Do?

Litigation is a business risk that unfortunately most businesses will have to deal with at some point. Knowing what to do once you get sued and understanding the procedure will help make the process easier for you.  As your business grows, so does its chance of being involved in litigation whether it be with a former client or customer, a business partner, vendor, or an associate/employee. Despite the parties involved, as with any litigation, the plaintiff (the party filing suit) will have to serve process on the defendant (the party being sued). … Read More

Concerns Over Compliance Responsibilities Cause Pause for Broker-Dealers Considering Independence

Broker-dealers seeking to transition to the independent business model – either as a hybrid (where they would remain associated with a broker-dealer) or fully independent (at an RIA-only firm) hesitate due to several key considerations.… Read More

Michelle Jacko to Speak at the InvestmentNews goRIA Masterclass

Jacko Law Group Managing Partner Michelle Jacko will discuss Compliance: What You Need to Know to Get Your RIA Registered and To Keep It in Compliance at the goRIA MasterClass hosted by InvestmentNews. This virtual event will be held on June 13, 2024. … Read More

Securities Law Considerations for Investment Fund Formation: Part 1

Investment fund formation is the comprehensive process of establishing a collective investment vehicle that pools capital from multiple investors to engage in various securities or other financial asset investments. The primary goal is to provide investors with a professionally managed portfolio often designed to provide diversification, but equally as often to deploy funds into a specific asset class, or according to a particular investing philosophy, strategy, or methodology.… Read More

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