In a recent sweep of RIAs SEC examiners found widespread compliance deficiencies. Over half of the RIAs examined were cited for deficiencies relating to portfolio management practices, investment recommendations, managing and disclosing conflicts of interest, and appropriate investment allocations. Specific areas of concern included:
- Outdated policies, controls, and procedures
- Not adhering to stated policies, controls, and procedures
- Inconsistencies between home office and branch office operations
- Of particular concern were: ethics, custody, supervision, advertising, and fiduciary obligations relating to fees and expenses
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Source: InvestmentNews.com/Investment News/November 16, 2020