OFAC, SEC Issue Guidance Related to Executive Order on Investments in Chinese Military Companies
OFAC has issued several frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to an executive order, discussed in an earlier IAA Today report, that prohibits U.S. investors from investing in publicly traded securities of, securities that are derivative...
January 12, 2021
OCIE’s New Name: Division of Examinations
Pete Driscoll Director, Division of Examinations The SEC has given its Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) a new name. It is now the Division of Examinations. In...
December 21, 2020
Signaling an intention to focus on suitability of adviser and broker-dealer recommendations to place retail clients in complex products, the SEC on November 13 brought and settled its first actions...
November 17, 2020
OCIE Warns of Increased Cybersecurity Attacks Involving “Credential Stuffing”
The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has issued a Risk Alert on defenses against a cyber attack method called “credential stuffing” in which hackers take lists of...
September 23, 2020
OCIE Issues Risk Alert Relating to COVID-19 Compliance Risk
The SEC examination staff has issued a Risk Alert highlighting select COVID-19 compliance risks and considerations for SEC-registered investment advisers and broker-dealers identified through industry outreach efforts and consultation with...
August 12, 2020
SEC Creates New Event and Emerging Risk Examination Team Within OCIE
In July, the SEC announced the creation of the Event and Emerging Risks Examination Team (EERT) in the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE). According to the accompanying press...
August 11, 2020
OCIE Warns of Increasingly Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks
OCIE Warns of Increasingly Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks July 13, 2020 The SEC’s examination staff has shared observations to assist investment advisers and others in enhancing their cybersecurity preparedness and...
July 13, 2020
OCIE Issues Risk Alert on Private Fund Adviser Exam Deficiencies
OCIE Issues Risk Alert on Private Fund Adviser Exam Deficiencies June 24, 2020 OCIE has issued a Risk Alert describing common deficiencies in exams of advisers to private equity and...
June 24, 2020
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