FINRA is proposing a change to its “Communications with the Public” rule that could let its broker-dealer members send out performance projections or targets about private securities, asset allocations, and other investment strategies. While the move represents an easing of past prohibitions, firms will still be subject to the “stringent conditions” of the self-regulatory organization… Read More >>
Firms Brace Themselves for SEC’s New Marketing Rule
Nearly two years ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled major changes to the way that securities-trading firms can advertise under the Investment Advisers Act, and the “Modernized Marketing Rule” reforms take effect Friday, Nov. 4. However, the mandated changes will require “significant time and resource investment from firms,” says Bill Simpson, compliance principal… Read More >>
