Archive | April, 2011
SEC Answers Questions About the Pay to Play Rule

SEC Answers Questions About the Pay to Play Rule

The staff of the Division of Investment Management at the Securities and Exchange Commission has prepared responses to some questions about Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Here are a few that caught my eye: Question II.6. Covered Associates’ Family Members. Q: Are contributions by an advisory employee’s family members covered under [...]

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Compliance Bits and Pieces for April 1

Here are some compliance related stories that caught my eye: Playmobil Apple Store Playset from ThinkGeek So when we spotted this amazing Apple Store Playset from PLAYMOBIL™ we were admittedly in a bit of a conundrum. On the one hand, it’s a product designed for children much younger than ourselves. On the other hand, it’s [...]

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