Investment adviser fined $50K for compliance lapses following founder/CCO’s death
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Aaron Nicodemus2023-03-14T20:22:00
A New York-based investment adviser will pay a $50,000 fine and be required to hire an independent compliance consultant for allegedly failing to implement compliance policies and procedures following the death of its founder and chief compliance officer.
E. Magnus Oppenheim & Co. (EMO) also failed to conduct best execution reviews for its advisory clients from 2019-21, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged Monday in its order. In settling, the firm agreed to be censured and cease and desist from future violations.
In June 2019, the firm’s namesake and founder died. E. Magnus Oppenheim had served as president, chief investment officer, and CCO.
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