On February 26, 2021, the SEC on behalf of the Division of Examinations (“Division”), formerly known as the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”), released a Risk Alert(1) that provides observations to assist firms in developing and enhancing their compliance practices regarding the offer, sale, and trading of digital…

On December 3, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt Rule 2a-5, a new rule to modernize fund valuation practices. The rule clarifies how fund boards can satisfy their valuation obligations, including an increase in the variety of asset classes held by funds and increase both the…

Many people are wondering how the tax code will be impacted and if there are estate planning actions they can take before the end of the year. Exemptions may decrease. The current estate gift tax exemption is $11.58 million, which is effective for five (5) years and will revert in…