An investment adviser settled charges with the SEC for failing to disclose to the Board of an ETF managed by the adviser, the terms of a contract with a social media influencer.
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FinCEN proposed to include "investment adviser" in the definition of "financial institution" under the Bank Secrecy Act. The proposed rule would require advisers to implement AML/CFT programs and maintain recordkeeping requirements.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler warned of broad challenges and increased risk resulting from the use of AI models in the financial sector. He highlighted the need to update regulatory guidelines, establish strict oversight mechanisms and enhance disclosure requirements for companies utilizing AI.
In a joint final rule, the SEC and CFTC adopted amendments to Form PF that require more information on private funds.
An investment adviser was fined for failing to adequately investigate concerns raised about the miscalculation of "risk share" returns used by a Pennsylvania public pension plan, and for material misstatements and omissions about the reasons for the miscalculation.