FINRA Announces Effective Dates for Remote Inspections Pilot, Residential Supervisory Locations and the End to Pandemic-Related Relief

FINRA has published Regulatory Notice 24-02 announcing the effective dates for the Remote Inspection Pilot Program (Pilot) and the Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs).  In addition, they announced the end to pandemic-related regulatory relief that temporarily suspended the requirement to maintain updated Form U4 and Form BR information regarding the office of employment address for registered persons who temporarily relocated and newly opened temporary office locations or space-sharing arrangements. Remote Inspection Pilot (Pilot) ~ FINRA Rule 3110.18 The Pilot is expected to kickoff July 1, 2024 and will run through June 30, 2027.  Following are the timeframes for each Pilot Year. […]

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Year-End Considerations for Investment Adviser Representatives: Navigating Complex CE Requirements and Potential Non-Compliance Risks

As the year draws to a close, it’s crucial for Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) and Investment Advisers (IAs) to be acutely aware of the Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education (IAR CE) requirements and the consequences of non-compliance. This blog post aims to highlight key points on what needs to be considered as we approach year-end, focusing on CE compliance, potential administrative terminations, and strategies for addressing these challenges. Understanding the Risks of Non-Compliance with IAR CE Requirements Potential Administrative Termination for IARs Two-Year Backlog Risk: IARs who are behind on their IAR CE for two years face the risk of […]

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FAQs for IAR CE: What to Know About NASAA’s Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education Model Rule

Several states have adopted and implemented investment adviser representative continuing education (IAR CE) requirements, while many other states continue to join them in implementing these new requirements. Once implemented, Investment adviser representatives have until the compliance date to meet IAR CE requirements if they conduct advisory business in a state that has adopted the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA)’s Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education Model Rule. As an approved IAR CE provider, RegEd answers some of the most common questions that IARs and firms have about these first-time requirements. To see a map of adopted states, visit here. Implementing […]

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SEC Cybersecurity Policy: New Rules for Investment Advisers Possible

The next evolution in SEC cybersecurity policy could come Wednesday when commissioners consider whether to propose new rules for registered investment advisers and investment companies. Commissioners will consider staff recommendations for addressing cybersecurity risk management for investment advisers and investment companies as one of the agenda items for their Feb. 9 meeting. The commission will also consider related amendments to certain rules regarding adviser and fund disclosures under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 under the same agenda item, according to the SEC’s meeting agenda. SEC Chair Gary Gensler has asked staff to […]

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RegEd Approved as Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education (IAR CE) Provider

Compliance education leader will offer courses for North American Securities Administrators Association’s Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education Model Rule RegEd has been approved to offer Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education (IAR CE) courses for registered IARs subject to the North American Securities Administrators Association’s Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education Model Rule. Content management vendor Prometric has approved RegEd as an IAR CE provider on behalf of NASAA. Designed to close a gap in CE needed for IARs, NASAA’s IAR CE model rule requires IARs to complete 12 hours of NASAA-approved CE courses annually. “Like other financial services professionals, IARs will […]

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RegEd to Exhibit at 2021 InsureTech Connect Conference

As the leading provider of regulatory technology solutions to the financial services industry, RegEd will exhibit its market-leading enterprise compliance platform at the 2021 InsureTech Connect Conference in Las Vegas. ITC Vegas is among the world’s largest InsureTech events – offering access to a comprehensive and global gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors, and insurance industry incumbents. From Oct. 4-6, the industry will convene to showcase new innovations, to learn how to increase productivity and reduce costs, and ultimately to enrich the lives of policyholders. RegEd representatives will be on-site to help conference attendees identify effective and cost-efficient strategies to manage […]

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Documentation and Compliance Key in FINRA Sweep Exams of Options Accounts

Broker-dealers need to document their firm’s processes for supervising options trading and demonstrate compliance with them in new FINRA sweep exam on option accounts. The industry self-regulator is conducting targeted examinations of broker-dealers’ supervision of options trading as part of its ongoing efforts to protect retail investors. FINRA CEO Robert Cook had indicated in July that the sweep would be coming and the regulator followed through shortly thereafter, releasing its Targeted Examination Letter on Option Account Opening, Supervision, and Related Areas in early August. “Options are tricky and can be difficult to understand for certain investors. Even registered representatives recommending […]

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The New Best Interest Standard for Annuity Sales: An Overview of Revisions to the NAIC’s Model Regulation #275

Download as PDF In February 2020, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) approved revisions to its Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation (#275). The revised regulation requires that all annuity recommendations by producers and insurers meet a “best interest” standard. Under the new model regulation, insurance producers and carriers may not place their financial interests ahead of the consumer’s interest when recommending an annuity product. Furthermore, insurers are required to establish and maintain a system to supervise producer recommendations, so the insurance needs and financial objectives of consumers are addressed effectively. The new model also prohibits an insurer from […]

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CE Council Fall 2019 Firm Element Advisory Topics

Every year, RegEd reviews the latest guidance on CE Council Firm Element topics.  Several times a year, the CE Council, established by FINRA to oversee the continuing education rules, writes the regulatory element exams and issues guidance on what they consider appropriate FE training topics.   Following are some highlights of new or updated topics as they appear in the recent Fall Advisory. Alternative Investments Digital Assets: Updated for Reg. Notice 19-24: Encourages firms to keep FINRA abreast of their activities related to digital assets. Cryptocurrencies: An alert to warn investors to be cautious when considering shares of companies that tout […]

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RegEd to Host NAIC Market Regulation Webinar for Compliance, Legal and Risk Management Professionals in the Insurance Industry

Educational Webinar Delivers Insight on Current Market Regulation Initiatives Raleigh, NC, May 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RegEd, the leading provider of compliance and risk management technology to the insurance and financial services industries will host a webinar “NAIC Update and Important Trends in Insurance Company Market Conduct” on May 30, 2019. The session will be led by Randy A. Helder, Assistant Director of Market Regulation, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Attendees will include executives and senior managers from Compliance, Legal and Risk Management across the insurance industry. The webinar will provide attendees with insight into current NAIC Market […]

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