Reg BI questions will likely be "integrated" into the SEC Division of Examination's regular programs, according to an associate director with the division.
more than 500 municipal advisors,
the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
Over the past several years, in addition to responding to the growth in the investment adviser and national securities exchange populations, the Division has assumed examination responsibilities for many new types of registered entities – including private fund advisers, municipal advisors, Regulation SCI entities, and soon-to-be registered securities-based swap dealers – all highlighting the growing breadth and complexity of the Division’s responsibilities.
Although conducting examinations is a primary function of the Division, it is not its only function. The Division also plays a significant role in proactively promoting compliance with the federal securities laws, with a focus on preventing problems before they occur. The Div
more than 500 municipal advisors,
the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
Over the past several years, in addition to responding to the growth in the investment adviser and national securities exchange populations, the Division has assumed examination responsibilities for many new types of registered entities – including private fund advisers, municipal advisors, Regulation SCI entities, and soon-to-be registered securities-based swap dealers – all highlighting the growing breadth and complexity of the Division’s responsibilities.
Although conducting examinations is a primary function of the Division, it is not its only function. The Division also plays a significant role in proactively promoting compliance with the federal securities laws, with a focus on preventing problems before they occur. The Div