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NASAA Cautions Investors Against Unicorn Companies
By Emily ZulzAn advisory from NASAA notes that investing in unicorns is speculative and generally unavailable to retail investors.
August 21, 2017
Senior Financial Fraud Is on the Rise: NASAAThree in 10 state securities regulators have seen an increase in cases or complaints involving senior financial fraud or exploitation.
July 05, 2017
Cybersecurity Requires a Collaborative ApproachNews headlines remind us that cyberattacks are among our greatest global threats. That's why cybersecurity requires collaboration between industry and regulators.
June 23, 2017
NASAA Mulls Model Cybersecurity Rule for Investment AdvisorsNASAA is also developing cyber guidance and a checklist for small advisory firms to assess their cyber preparedness.
November 15, 2016
Advisors beware: Securities regulators ramp up enforcementFinancial advisors who adopt an 'it wont happen to me' posture when it comes to getting caught violating state (or federal) regulations need to watch out.
November 15, 2016
Advisors beware: Securities regulators ramp up enforcementFinancial advisors who adopt an 'it wont happen to me' posture when it comes to getting caught violating state (or federal) regulations need to watch out.
September 16, 2016
Registered Advisors Hit by More State Enforcement Actions in 2015: NASAA SurveyNASAAs just-released enforcement survey notes high percentage of frauds were perpetrated in 2015 through the internet and via CPAs and lawyers.
February 01, 2016
NASAA Adopts Model Rule to Fight Senior Financial AbuseThe model rule, should states choose to adopt it, would allow BDs or advisors to delay disbursements when they suspect financial exploitation.