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May 4, 2026

NASAA Modernizes Investment Adviser Advertising Rules to Align with Federal Standards

NASAA today announced that its membership has voted to adopt amendments to four model rules governing investment adviser advertising. These updates modernize state-level requirements, bringing them into closer alignment with current federal standards applicable to SEC-registered investment advisers.
May 4, 2026

NASAA Adopts New Model Act to Close Regulatory Gaps in the Franchise Industry

NASAA today announced the adoption of the NASAA Model Franchise Broker Registration Act, an important initiative designed to bring improved transparency and accountability to the franchise brokerage industry.
March 17, 2026

Andrea Seidt Named Vice Chair Of SEC Investor Advisory Committee

NASAA today announced that Andrea Seidt, Commissioner of the Ohio Division of Securities, has been named Vice Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee (IAC).
March 10, 2026

NASAA Launches Comprehensive Online IAR Continuing Education Course Catalog to Streamline Compliance and Professional Development

NASAA today announced the launch of a comprehensive public course catalog for investment adviser representatives (IARs) seeking to fulfill their continuing education (CE) requirements under NASAA’s IAR CE Model Rule.
February 25, 2026

NASAA Urges Congress to Protect Investors and State Authority in Digital Asset Legislation

NASAA is calling on Congress to preserve state regulatory authority and essential investor protections as it advances digital asset market legislation.
February 9, 2026

This Valentine’s Day, Don’t Let Romance Scams Steal Your Heart or Your Money

As Valentine’s Day approaches, state and provincial securities regulators are warning consumers to be on guard against romance scams and so-called “relationship investment scams,” a fast-growing form of fraud that blends emotional manipulation with fake investment opportunities often perpetrated through social media.
December 11, 2025

Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Spirit: NASAA Unveils the 12 Top Investor Threats

Don’t let fraudsters play the Grinch with your finances this holiday season. NASAA is warning investors that bad actors are preparing to unwrap a new generation of sophisticated schemes. Drawing on data from its 2025 Enforcement Report and annual survey of top investor threats, NASAA has identified top investors frauds and threats to watch out for this holiday season.
November 24, 2025

Don’t Let Scammers Feast on Your Finances This Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, NASAA reminds investors to be alert for scammers that are setting the table for financial fraud. Don’t let a con artist carve into your savings this holiday season.
October 29, 2025

Scammers Offer Tricks, Not Treats

As Halloween approaches, NASAA reminds the public to stay alert for scammers whose tricks include impersonating government officials, law enforcement, or so-called financial experts.
October 16, 2025

States and CFTC Secure Final Judgment Against Precious Metals Firm that Defrauded Elderly Adults

NASAA today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment imposing approximately $25.6 million in restitution and an equal civil monetary penalty against Safeguard Metals LLC and its owner, Jeffrey Ikahn, for operating a fraudulent scheme targeting elderly and retirement-aged individuals.




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