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What the SEC's Reg S-P Sweep Letter Actually Asks For

The SEC's Division of Examinations is examining compliance with the amended Regulation S-P requirements. Industry reports also indicate that document request letters have been issued in what appears to be a sweep examination of registered investment advisers. The reported request is fairly straightforward..

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How to Prepare for the SEC's 2026 Exam Priorities

The SEC’s 2026 Examination Priorities arrive in a deregulatory environment, but that does not mean that firms can relax. It's quite the opposite: The priorities signal a renewed emphasis on fundamentals, paired with heightened scrutiny of emerging risks that directly affect retail investors.

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SEC Issues $325K Fine in Data-Protection Crackdown

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a registered investment advisor with failing to comply with Regulation S-P requirements, and more enforcement actions are expected now that updates to the rule have kicked in, compliance consultants said.

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