New SEC marketing rule offers opportunities, compliance challenges
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Aaron Nicodemus2021-09-28T17:36:00
The SEC’s new marketing rule allows certain types of advertising, endorsements, and testimonials that were previously prohibited. Investment advisers are “excited” about the new possibilities—but compliance officers must warn them of the risks.
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