Investment Data Compliance

Today, investment data is what drives the relationship between investment manager and client. As the importance of data as a marketing tool has increased in recent years, so has SEC scrutiny.

In late 2020, the SEC released final guidance with regard to overdue changes to its decades-old advertising rules. Under the new proposals, it’s clear that investment data, published to investment industry databases will clearly fall within the new regulations.

Investment Data Compliance

Today, investment data is what drives the relationship between investment manager and client. As the importance of data as a marketing tool has increased in recent years, so has SEC scrutiny.

In late 2020, the SEC released final guidance with regard to overdue changes to its decades-old advertising rules. Under the new proposals, it’s clear that investment data, published to investment industry databases will clearly fall within the new regulations.

So what should investment managers know about investment data compliance?

APX Stream and Cipperman Compliance Services teamed up to create a content series explaining what managers should be thinking about as data establishes itself as he primary driver of investment management marketing and sales.

Electronic Due Diligence & Investment Data Compliance

How do gatekeepers utilize data? The same way managers do – it’s all about the search and assess process. Whereas investment managers look to metrics such as growth rates, financial ratios, profitability, and a company’s balance sheet, consultants and other database subscribers look at the data that results from a manager’s operations to guide their search.

Article: New SEC Guidance Means an Evolving Landscape for Investment Data Compliance

As we have explained in recent posts, the SEC has introduced new proposed guidelines for investment management advertising and marketing. While the reasons for these proposed enhancements are numerous, the SEC has clearly stated the three main factors for their issuance:

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