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Iowa’s New Adjuster Licensing Requirements: Your Comprehensive Guide

In April 2025, the Iowa legislature passed SF 619, marking a pivotal shift in how insurance adjusters are licensed and regulated within the state. This new law introduces licensing for Independent Adjusters, Staff Adjusters, Appraisers, and Umpires for the first time. The transition period to licensing will require different procedures depending on when an adjuster’s application is submitted, their experience level, and their adjuster licensing history. On June 9th, 2025, Iowa released Bulletin 25-04, outlining the transitional and long term filing process for these new license types. This blog will walk you through the essentials of Iowa’s independent and staff […]

RegEd to Exhibit at the 2025 ARM Annual Conference in New Orleans

RegEd, the leading provider of licensing and registration technology solutions to the financial services industry, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming 2025 Association of Registration Management (ARM) Annual Conference. The conference will take place from June 1-4, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. The ARM Annual Conference is renowned for bringing together industry leaders to explore advancements and challenges in registration and licensing functions within the securities and insurance sectors. Attendees can expect in-depth educational sessions featuring key insights from regulators such as FINRA, NFA, NASAA, and other industry experts. At the event, RegEd will showcase its industry-leading […]

RegEd Launches RIA Compliance Control Center to Streamline Oversight for Registered Investment Advisers

All-in-one solution centralizes and automates compliance across key regulatory obligations, enabling greater efficiency and risk mitigation for RIAs RegEd, the leading provider of compliance and credentialing solutions for the financial services industry, has announced the launch of the RIA Compliance Control CenterSM, a purpose-built solution that enables registered investment advisers (RIAs) to streamline supervision and enhance oversight across the full spectrum of compliance activities. With increasing regulatory complexity and resource constraints, RIAs face mounting pressure to manage compliance obligations more efficiently while maintaining rigorous oversight. RegEd’s RIA Compliance Control Center empowers firms to meet these challenges head-on with a centralized, […]

It’s the Final Countdown…Get Your IAR CE Renewals Straight; Don’t be Late!

Happy Renewal Season!!! As year-end 2024 approaches, it’s a great time to review the Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education (IAR CE) status for your associates required to satisfy this annual requirement. IARs who fail to satisfy their IAR CE requirement for two consecutive years risk being administratively terminated in jurisdictions that have implemented an IAR CE requirement unless they satisfy ‘at a minimum’ the full 2023 requirement before year-end 2024. Although not rocket science, there are some complexities around the unique nature of the IAR CE program that still creates some confusion for the industry. For example, it’s important to […]

Is your regulatory branch inspection program prepared to support the new FINRA Remote Inspections Pilot Program and Requirements for Residential Supervisory Locations?

In January of this year, FINRA published Regulatory Notice 24-02 announcing the effective dates for the Remote Inspection Pilot Program (Pilot) and the Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs). Those dates are now rapidly approaching and firms must make decisions on whether to participate in the Pilot Program this year and how to apply the RSL rule. A primary driver in the Pilot decision is whether the technology the firm uses will allow the firm to meet the tracking, findings, and reporting intricacies under the Rules. RegEd’s Branch Audit Management solution enables Pilot-participating firms to meet the new requirements. It also allows […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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