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For years FINRA has shared its priorities for the coming year, and 2021 was no exception.  This year, FINRA's higher expectations of Reg BI compliance are worth checking into, so you have a successful compliance program and exam.  Join Oyster CEO Buddy Doyle and consultants Ed Wegener,  Evan Rosser (former FINRA regulators) and Jeffrey Hiller (former SEC regulator) as they discuss how making the most of the new 2021 Exam Priorities information on Reg BI can ensure your compliance program will meet regulator expectations.

If you haven't already, check out our Regulators - Behind the Scenes podcast mini-series to learn more about how Regulators think. 

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Fred gets frank about fiduciary.

It’s a new year, a new Congress, and a new direction with so many of the issues that affect the 401(k) and retirement plan space. This week, we turn to the one and only Fred Reish, one of the country’s top ERISA experts with legal powerhouse Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, for a discussion of fiduciary, ESG investing, Reg BI, and committee meetings in a time of COVID.

He also explains the “one thing” about which he’s 100% sure.

In case you're wondering what the regulators will be focusing on this year, they are kind enough to let you know when they publish their annual Exam Priorities Letters. This episode is Part 3 in a series discussing the SEC and FINRA 2020 Exam Priorities Letters.  Oyster Consulting CEO Buddy Doyle, Director Evan Rosser and Senior Consultant Joe Turner talk about what's new, particularly around Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity Plans and Cash Management / Bank Sweeps.  

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In case you're wondering what the regulators will be focusing on this year, they are kind enough to let you know when they publish their annual Exam Priorities Letters. This episode is Part 2 in a series discussing the SEC and FINRA 2020 Exam Priorities Letters.  Oyster Consulting CEO Buddy Doyle, Director Evan Rosser and Senior Consultant Joe Turner talk about Market Access and Best Execution requirements. 

Future exam priorities podcast topics will include:

• Technology and Cybersecurity
• Business Continuity Plans
• Cash Management / Bank Sweeps 

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As you complete your Form ADV, completing the Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) Form CRS should also be on your list of things to do.  In this week's episode, Oyster experts discuss what's required and how Oyster Solutions is helping our clients make the task of completing Form CRS easier. 

 

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In this episode, Part 2 of 2, Oyster Associate Director Bill Reilly and Senior Consultant Michelle Craft discuss relevant SEC enforcement actions around Advertising, and the impact Reg BI will have on Advertising policies and procedures, especially the use of titles.  

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