SEC Settles with Adviser for Failure to Disclose

Simon Riveles Disclosure, SEC

On September 6, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an Order imposing fines, penalties and disgorgement of more than $1.1 million on Focus Point, an investment adviser, and its affiliates for violations of the Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act. The Order indicates that the SEC intends to enforce its investment adviser regulations, particularly where undisclosed conflicts of interest exist between advisers …