Effective Management and Oversight of the Custody Rule for Financial Firms
OVERVIEW There have been significant deficiencies over the years sinceThe Custody Rule was amended. It is imperative for Advisers to understand the rule and how to effectively manage and oversee the policies and procedures surrounding it in order to properly secure their clients’ assets and to avoid significant regulatory enforcement and penalties. We will analyze best practices for the financial services industry to take in regards to the regulatory or “The Custody Rule”. We will explain the rule and the potential effect it may have on your firm and clients. SEC-registered investment advisers who have custody of their clients’ funds or are deemed to have custody of their clients’ assets under the rule must safeguard those assets as required by the SEC’s “custody rule. The custody rule is designed to provide additional safeguards for investors against the possibility of theft or misappropriation by investment advisers who are registered with the SEC....