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New York IAR Registration Waiver Deadline Reminder

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by admin

This blog is a follow up to our Change to New York IAR Registration blog, and a reminder that the August 31st deadline to submit a waiver for registration to New York is looming. Effective February 1, 2021, New York now requires Individuals to register in the state. Previously, NY has not held 65/66 licenses; however, this has changed. Note the registration standards for state-registered firms and SEC-registered firms differ. State-Registered Firms The new rule requires all investment adviser representatives with more than five clients in the state of New York to register as an investment adviser, unless exempt from Read more about New York IAR Registration Waiver Deadline Reminder[…]

The Importance of Form U4 Disclosure Updates

Posted on August 17, 2020 by SCM Communications

Failure to timely update information on an individual form U4 may lead to potential fines and suspensions for a registered person, especially if the act is willful. Examinations and sweeps performed by FINRA generally reveal exceptions.

2019 FINRA Renewal Program for BDs and RIAs

Posted on November 9, 2018September 17, 2019 by SCM Communications

The 2019 FINRA Renewal Program for Broker-Dealers, Investment Adviser Firms, Investment Adviser Agents, Investment Adviser Representatives, and Branches is scheduled to begin on November 12, 2018.

Firms should note the following key dates in the renewal process:

November 12, 2018 – Preliminary statements are available via the E-Bill section of WebCRD. Preliminary statements are not mailed to firms.
December 17, 2018 – Full payment of Preliminary Statements is due.
January 2, 2019 – Final Statements are available via the E-Bill section of WebCRD.
January 21, 2019 – Full Payment of Final Statements is due.