The SEC’s Division of Examinations announced its fiscal year 2026 examination priorities. The high-level focus remains consistent with last year’s priorities across three themes: adherence to fiduciary duty, compliance program effectiveness, and oversight of newly registered or never examined advisers.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposal to update the definition of an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The updated definition of an investment advice fiduciary would apply when a financial service provider gives investment advice for a fee to retirement plan participants, IRA owners and others.
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