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Friday, April 19, 2024
The Investment Advisor Custody Rule: DecipheredThe Investment Advisor Custody Rule, often referred to as Rule 206(4)-2, is a rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Its primary objective is to safeguard the assets of clients managed by investment advisors. Understanding its key components is imperative for any financial professional. […]
We continue to see investigations of advisory firms for violations of the Custody Rule, which has specific requirements for the handling and reporting for firms that hold customer funds. The SEC has an extensive FAQ regarding the rule and the requirements for compliance. As always we are available to assist […]
On February 15th, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its proposed rule changes to enhance protections for customer assets managed by registered investment advisers. If adopted, the changes would amend and redesignate rule 206(4)-2, the Commission’s custody rule, under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and amend certain […]
