You probably don’t need to be convinced that information security is critically important. But just in case you do, you should know that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to emphasize the importance it places on information security. In our last two posts, Marc and Craig began our discussion of the SEC’s Division
Managing Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks in Vendor Engagements
As Marc mentioned last time, the SEC’s Division of Examinations’ (EXAMS) has made it a priority in 2021 to review the steps that firms take to ensure information security and operational resiliency. For robo-advisers, given that they conduct so much of their operations online, these steps are of paramount importance.
In its report, EXAMS
ESG Investing – Sustainable Compliance for Sustainable Investing
The market for investment products and services is very competitive. Consumers now look to their advisers to not only provide return on their investment but to do so in a way that is consistent with their personal ethos. To meet this demand, many investment advisers have turned to incorporating environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) factors
Building Your Clients’ Portfolios – EXAMS Highlights Concerns for Mutual Funds and ETFs
Robo-advisory firms often build client portfolios with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. This makes practical sense – these instruments allow advisers to efficiently meet a wide range of client investment objectives. Nevertheless, as mentioned in our last post, the SEC’s Division of Exams (EXAMS) has made it a priority this year to focus