US SEC examination priorities for 2021: what you need to know
Journal of Investment Compliance
ISSN: 1528-5812
Article publication date: 26 June 2021
Issue publication date: 30 August 2021
Abstract
Purpose
To summarize the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Examinations’s recently published 2021 examination priorities.
Design/methodology/approach
Features short summaries of select aspects of the SEC Division of Examinations’ recently published 2021 examination priorities.
Findings
The SEC’s priorities for 2021 examinations include retail investor protection; information security; operational resiliency; financial technology and innovation, including digital assets; anti-money laundering; LIBOR transition, and selected areas for registered investment advisers.
Practical implications
Firms should consider the SEC examination priorities as they conduct their annual reviews of policies, procedures and business activities. Where firms observe deficiencies in their own practices, adjustments should be made before they find themselves the subject of an SEC investigation, examination or enforcement action.
Originality/value
Practical guidance for investment advisers, investment companies, municipal advisors, and broker-dealers from experienced broker-dealer, securities and investment management lawyer.
Keywords
Citation
Wirig, M. (2021), "US SEC examination priorities for 2021: what you need to know", Journal of Investment Compliance, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 222-226. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOIC-04-2021-0011
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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