Simulated SEC Exams Find Gaps

Posted on August 21st, 2015 at 4:12 PM
Simulated SEC Exams Find Gaps

From the Desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law LLC: 

Due to increased regulatory scrutiny, advisory firms now are conducting more mock exams to find compliance problems before the real test is done by the SEC. 

As the number of new regulations increases, so does the number of firms performing simulation exams. In just two years, the number of firms performing those exams jumped from41% to 52%.

In total, the exam and a detailed report of the findings cost $5,000 and up. Mock exams are useful for firms to be certain policies and procedures are working as intended, especially in the areas SEC specifically will target. This year the focus is on retirement-planning guidance as well as cybersecurity preparedness.

Some firms pick high-risk areas to focus on and solely do mock exams on those specific areas. Such areas include: cybersecurity, personal trading, disaster-recovery planning, and advertising.

The attorneys of Eccleston Law LLC represent investors and advisers nationwide in securities and employment matters. Our attorneys draw on a combined experience of nearly 65 years in delivering the highest quality legal services.

Related Attorneys: James J. Eccleston

Tags: Eccleston Law LLC, James Eccleston, eccleston, Eccleston Law,

Return to Archive

TESTIMONIALS

Previous
Next

I am so glad I found you! Wow! I appreciate your help, concern and guidance.

RB

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

April 25, 2024
B. Riley Financial Clears Air Amid Allegations, Stock Surges

Amidst swirling speculation regarding its connections with a client linked to the Prophecy Asset Management collapse, B. Riley Financial Inc. has conducted an internal
review, concluding no affiliations with the defunct hedge fund.

April 24, 2024
RIA Insurance Claims Skyrocket

A recent analysis by Golsan Scruggs reveals a staggering 231 percent increase in errors-and-omissions (E&O) liability claims among registered investment advisor (RIA)
insurers.

April 23, 2024
Surge Predicted in Regulation Best Interest Cases

According to a recent analysis, Reg BI-related actions quickly have ascended to the top five issues for FINRA, with fines totaling $6 million in 2023.