Virginia MCLE - Securities Law Courses
This is a listing of Securities Law CLE Courses for Virginia. Please make your selection below of Virginia CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
Virginia MCLE
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Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program
A firm grouping structure and the process of implementing it are fraught with issues. This CLE course will explain the lessons learned during this process and what firms can expect in the future. The course will explain how to understand new organizational structures in the exam, specialist and risk monitoring programs and review risk monitoring activities. The course will present what expectations you should have form the exam program and planning process and provide informati... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Fintech Firms: Communications Compliance Topics
This CLE course presents the insights of FINRA staff and industry panelists on the challenges and effective practices of communications compliance for Fintech-focused firms. The course will cover topics such as mobile applications, integrated product offerings, digital engagement practices, and crypto assets. Panelists will offer tips and answer questions on the use of technology and how it can help navigate this dynamic area. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Form CRS: Practical Considerations for Attorneys
A CRS is a new, 2-4 page disclosure document that SEC-regulated firms are required to deliver to their clients. Adopted to help investors understand the various standards of care that apply to their financial professionals (investment advisers vs. broker-dealers vs. dual registrants), as well as potential conflicts of interest which may be intrinsic to a firm’s business practices. It is therefore essential for attorneys who need to refer clients to a financial professional or firm to be aware... More Info
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Fraud Detection and Prevention
Even fraud has fashion trends. This CLE course will present recent or noteworthy fraud cases and how these trends impact the financial services industry. The course will focus on frauds that impact the brokerage industry, offer strategies for identifying problematic situations and explain the procedures to follow when fraud is suspected. The course will ensure you understand emerging trends, particularly in the pandemic environment, explain how to identify elder abuse and how to protec... More Info
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Gamification, Social Media, and Digital Communications Perspectives
Gamification and social media have the potential to capture investors’ attention and influence their behavior. This CLE course will explain FINRA’s view on the dynamic world of digital communications as well as the risks and benefits of gamification features on broker-dealers’ apps and websites. The course will consider the impact on notifications and alerts, digital marketing and the impact of social media, particularly during the pandemic and beyond. The course will explain h... More Info
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Guiding Witnesses Through The Minefield of FINRA On-The-Record Interviews (OTRs)
On-the-record interviews (OTR’s) are a key technique for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority investigations. This CLE course will explain FINRA’s OTR methodologies and how to best prepare to represent witnesses during these types of proceedings. The course will explain the overall goals of FINRA as well as provide goals for witnesses as well as strategies for what they should avoid. More Info
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Investment Companies Current Topics
This CLE course will address a variety of advertising compliance issues concerning registered investment companies. These may include mutual funds, ETFs and closed-end funds. FINRA staff and industry experts will present the compliance challenges related to complex products such as single stock ETFs, non-transparent ETFs and ESG focused investments and crypto futures funds,. The panel will also discuss regulatory interpretations and offer tips to stay in compliance. More Info
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Market Regulation Priorities
Current regulations and new rules have shifted market regulation priorities. This CLE course will offer an update on recent initiatives and rules and how they impact the priorities of today. The course will be presented by FINRA panelists who will offer insights on equities, options and fixed income compliance programs. The course will also review FINRA’s Market Regulation Examination priorities and summarize recent disciplinary actions as they relate to fixed income, equities and opti... More Info
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Navigating the SEC and CFTC Whistleblowing Programs
Whistleblower programs are not a particularly well known or understood feature of the various entities which have them, including the SEC, IRS and CFTC. This CLE course will present an overview of these programs including eligibility, anonymity and the whistleblower process. The course will review the steps needed to file a claim with each agency and explain how claims are analyzed. The course will then delve deeper into the various ambiguities in the whistleblower awards process and p... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Oh How the Mighty Have Fallen: Crypto and the Federal Securities and Commodities Laws
With the fall of FTX and the dream of cryptocurrency, the intersection between it and federal and security commodities becomes both fascinating and highly relevant. And as per the title of this session, has taken on Biblical proportions (see Samuel 2, 1:19). This riveting CLE course will present the allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodities Future Trading Commission against Samuel Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, and wil... More Info
$291General Credit
