The SEC Announces New Form ADV Requirements for Advisers
From the Desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law LLC:
Last year, the SEC adopted rules to amend the disclosure sections of the Form ADV which will require advisers to report additional information. One major amendment will require advisers to disclose all the social media accounts they use for “business purposes.” Moreover, the new social media account rule covers corporate social media accounts as well individual business-related profiles on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and other social networks. However, social media accounts used only for “private content” and “personal use” will not be required to be disclosed.
Furthermore, the amendment will also necessitate advisers to disclose if they outsource chief compliance office function; disclose additional details on how the firm’s assets under management (AUM) breaks down by types of client; and provide more detail around separately managed accounts and wrap fee programs that the RIA manages.
According to the SEC, the new disclosures will be required to be reported during this year’s October 1st filing period.
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