By Karen A Steighner, MBA 

Compliance Advisers, Inc. 

October 2017 – In August 2016, the SEC adopted amendments to Form ADV that became effective on October 1, 2017. This means that most investment advisers will likely need to address the requirements of these amendments for the first time when they file their annual updating amendment in 1Q 2018. However, registered investment advisory firms are encouraged to consider how these amendments impact their specific business well in advance of the filing deadline.

The Amendments are intended to improve the depth and quality of information that clients receive about their investment advisory firm by modifying Part 1A of Form ADV in three areas: 1) revisions to fill certain data gaps and to enhance current reporting requirements; 2) amendments to incorporate “umbrella registration” for private fund advisers; and, 3) clarifying, technical and other amendments to existing items and instructions.   Let’s be clear though—the new information required by these amendments will also benefit the SEC by filling data gaps and facilitating their risk monitoring initiatives. Here is a summary of the new amendments:

Separately Managed Accounts. While detailed information about pooled investment vehicles has historically been collected on Form ADV Part IA, specific information regarding separately managed Continue reading Preparing for the New Form ADV Amendments →