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IAA Supports SEC Proposal on Protection of Client Information with Recommended Changes

The IAA supports the SEC’s proposal to amend the rules governing the protection of clients’ non-public personal information (PII), subject to certain recommendations that we believe would further the SEC’s objectives while more effectively protecting investors and streamlining unnecessary operational and compliance burdens on advisers.

June 05, 2023

Keywords: PII, Privacy, Reg S-P, SEC

Categories & Topics: Compliance, Cybersecurity/Privacy

Comments on SEC Proposal to Enhance ESG Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Funds

The IAA strongly supports the view that investment advisers and funds should clearly articulate their investment strategies, including ESG strategies, so that investors understand the investment adviser’s philosophy and can make informed investment decisions. While we are generally supportive of the SEC’s proposal to move forward with specific ESG disclosure requirements, we have concerns about its broad scope, which we believe could obscure rather than clarify salient information for investors.

August 16, 2022

Keywords: ESG, SEC

Categories & Topics: ESG, Industry-Level

Comments on SEC Proposal to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

We generally support the SEC’s proposal to require disclosure of material information about climate-related financial risks and climate-related financial metrics and provide recommendations that we believe will further the SEC’s objectives. Having consistent, comparable, and reliable disclosures of material information from public issuers, including disclosures related to climate-related matters, would help investment advisers make informed decisions on behalf of their clients.

June 17, 2022

Keywords: ESG, SEC

Categories & Topics: ESG, Industry-Level, Reporting, Securities Act

Comments on Proposed Cybersecurity Rules for Advisers

We recommend changes to proposed cybersecurity rules that would require investment advisers to adopt and implement written cybersecurity policies and procedures with specified elements, report significant adviser cybersecurity incidents to the Commission, disclose significant adviser cybersecurity risks and incidents to clients, and maintain related books and records.

April 11, 2022

Keywords: Advocacy, Cybersecurity, SEC

Categories & Topics: Compliance, Cybersecurity/Privacy

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