Investment Adviser Sessions


ComplianceCasts begin at 2:00 p.m. EST, and are 90 minutes long, providing in-depth coverage in a manageable time.

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Access to a year's worth of monthly ComplianceCasts, all materials and exclusive expert guidance for only $995, that's a savings of more than $1300!

   
   
   

ComplianceCast Roundtable Sessions

December 12, 2012

   
   
   

Ethics
Why Investment Professionals Lie, Cheat and Steal
Dissecting the Root Causes of Recent Enforcement Cases, including Insider Trading and Ponzi Schemes; Identify and Detect Ethical Issues Presented in Case Studies; Obtain the Knowledge to Help You Build an Ethical Foundation Within Your Organization

January 16, 2013

   
   
   

The Marriage of Compliance & Technology
Leveraging Technology to Manage Compliance
Concerns Surrounding Cloud-Based Technologies; Beyond Email Archiving; Embracing Your Client Relationship Management ("CRM") Systems; Differentiating Between DRP and BCP

February 20, 2013

   
   
   

Tips for Form ADV Information Management 
Utilizing Employee Questionnaires; ADV Delivery Requirements; Material Changes; Guidance on Manuevering Through the IARD System From Our experienced Experts

March 20, 2013

   
   
   

Compliance from A to Z
You Name It, We'll Cover It!
Fundamental Discussion of an Effective Compliance Program; From the Compliance Program Rule to Supervisory Liability; Handling Complaints

April 17, 2013

   
   
   

Concerns Surrounding Growing Your IA Business
Know the Rules!
Compliance Aspects of Fundraising; Managing Sovereign Wealth Funds; FCPA; Lobbyist Requirements

May 15, 2013

   
   
   

The Complex World of ERISA
DOL's Web of Regulations Surrounding IAs
Compensation Arrangements; 408(b)(2) Disclosure; Prohibited Transactions; Considerations for AUM Calculations

June 17, 2013

   
   
   

Effective Compliance Testing
How To and What To Test
Targeted email Reviews; Trade Blotter Analysis; Forensic Testing Recommendations; Testing restrictions and Investment Policy Mandates

July 17, 2013

   
   
   

Covering All The Bases of Enterprise Risk Management
Key Areas Identified in SEC Speeches
First Base: Business Lines & Marketing/ Sales; Second Base: Compliance & Identification of Risks; Third Base: Auditors & Examiners; Home Plate: Successful Business

August 21, 2013

   
   
   

From Books & Records to SEC Examinations
Getting From Here to There
Identifying Records; Electronic Record Keeping; Recent SEC Document Request Lists; Preparation Skills

September 18, 2013

   
   
   

Compliance Considerations for Trading Practices
Beyond the Execution
Best Execution Practices; Defining a Trade Error; Soft Dollars; Describing Brokerage Practices in Disclosure Documents


 

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