Bates News, Events, Compliance and Regulatory Alerts, Bates Research | 09-03-20
Bates Group Summer Roundup – Catch Up on What You’ve Missed and What’s Coming Up This Fall
Labor Day is almost here, which means those lazy, remote days of summer are coming to a close. What did you miss when you powered down this summer?
We have a roundup of all the important Bates news, events and alerts from July and August as well as a sneak peek of the next few months to help you head into Fall fully prepared.
NEWS
New FinCen Guidance on the CDD Rule, Cyber Fraud and Virtual Currency Scams Exploiting Twitter - 8/20/20
FINRA Roundup: Guidance on Private Placements, Digital Assets, Virtual Hearings, and Proposals - 8/6/20
Bates Group, Complidata Bring Expertise and A.I. Technology Together to Optimize AML and Compliance - 8/5/20
DOL Proposes New Class Exemption for Investment Advisers - 7/30/20
Welcome to Our New Bates Experts - 7/24/20
Bates Practice Leadership Insights: Julie Johnstone on the Changing Litigation Landscape - 7/22/20
New OCIE, FinCEN Alerts Emphasize Vigilance Against Ransomware, Imposter Scams, Money Mule Schemes - 7/16/20
COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY ALERTS
SEC Issues COVID-19 Compliance Observations and Recommendations for BDs and IAs - 8/17/20
SEC Issues “Private Funds Adviser” Compliance Risk Alert - 7/2/20
WEBINARS AND CLE
Webinar: Covid-19 Leads to Novel Compliance Concerns - 8/20/20
CLE Webinar: Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud Risks In the Age of COVID-19 - 7/30/20
Bates Compliance Roundtable: Assessing, Fine-Tuning and Improving Your Business Continuity Plan - 7/15/20
CLE Webinar: Regulatory Exams and Investigations in the Age of COVID-19 - 7/9/20
View all of our On-Demand webinars and CLEs on our Recorded Programs page.
COMING UP
September 21-22 - Join Christine Davis, Bates Managing Director of Forensic Accounting and PLI program co-chair, and Edward Longridge, Managing Director of Bates AML & Financial Crimes, at the PLI Pocket MBA 2020: Finance for Lawyers and Other Professionals CLE Webinar.
September 23-24 - Visit Bates Group's Interactive Virtual Booth at the SIFMA C&L Virtual Forum. Bates is a proud Silver sponsor of this online event. (And yes, we’ll be giving away wine and goodies!)
October 5 - Join SIFMA and Bates Group for our “Virtual Branch Office Compliance Visits" CLE Webinar. (Registration coming soon!)
October 8 - Join us at the annual FSDA Industry Outreach Program. Bates is a proud Platinum sponsor of this online event.
October 13-15 - Join us at the IBDC-RIAC Annual Risk Management Conference. Bates is proud to sponsor and speak at this online event.
October 19-21 - Register now for the 2020 NSCP National Conference. Bates Compliance Manging Director and NSCP Board member Linda Shirkey will be speaking on Day 1 of the conference (Session 3b. IA/PF – Understanding the SEC’s Proposed Advertising Rules). Bates is a proud Gold sponsor of this online event.
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