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AUGUST 2022: New Crypto Bill

Aug 24, 2022 | Insights

Legislation was introduced on August 3 to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) authority to regulate digital commodities.

JULY 2022: SEC RULE PROPOSAL – ESG ENHANCED DISCLOSURES

Aug 24, 2022 | Insights

SEC Rule Proposal – Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices  Investor interest in environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) strategies has rapidly increased in...

JULY 2022: CURRENT LOOK AT RISK MANAGEMENT IN CRYPTO

Aug 24, 2022 | Insights

The past couple months have been a rough ride for crypto investors.  Valuations have come down across the board, and volatility has increased substantially.  While these market conditions have made it difficult for investors, the same conditions are testing the risk...

JUNE 2022: CRYPTOCURRENCY REGULATION

Aug 24, 2022 | Insights

Aspect Advisors attended the June 8th Evolution of Money: Cryptocurrency Regulation event at the Washington Post in DC. The event occurred one day after the new bi-partisan crypto legislation bill was introduced by Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand...

MAY 2022: SEC RISK ALERT – MNPI RELATED FINDINGS

Aug 24, 2022 | Insights

The SEC recently released a short Risk Alert covering exam findings related to Material Non-Public Information. (“MNPI”) In short, advisers (Both registered and non-registered) are required to adopt policies and procedures to prevent the misuse of MNPI by the adviser...