SEC Rule 206(2)

Prohibits any practice that might operate as a fraud perpetrated against a client or prospective client.

Rule Overview

Jurisdiction: United States

Regulator: SEC

Topic: Fraud

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This key anti-fraud provision makes it unlawful for registered investment advisers from directly or indirectly engaging in any:

  • transaction
  • practice
  • course of business

that operates as a fraud or deceit upon any client or prospective client.

The prohibition covers the use of “mails” as well as any “means or instrumentality of interstate commerce”.

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