Political gift-giving can be an important part of doing business, but it can be particularly risky for investment advisers who have government clients or are involved in the  policy-making process.

For starters, a growing number of federal and state “pay-to-play” laws restrict contributions. These regulations are separate from other campaign finance laws, and the penalties for noncompliance can strike right at your company’s bottom line.  In addition, with the SEC prioritizing pay-to-play enforcement, investment advisers could not only face fines and civil lawsuits, but also criminal prosecution.

This is no time for guesswork!  Make sure your political-giving policy is strong enough to protect your company, and clear enough so employees can still leverage pay-to-play strategies.  Here’s how.

Register now for Don’t Pay for “Pay-to-Play”: Understanding SEC Enforcement Priorities for Political Giving by Investment Advisers.

In this 90-minute webinar, Venable’s Ronald Jacobs explains how to give political gifts without running afoul of state and federal pay-to-play laws. You’ll learn what specific restrictions and disclosure obligations apply to investment advisers and today’s best practices for developing a political giving policy that protects your company while giving employees the flexibility to use “pay to play” tactics legally.

Reducing the risk of severe penalties.  From campaign contributions to gifts to public officials, you’ll know where the SEC is stepping up enforcement of pay-to-pay rules governing financial services. You’ll also learn how to avoid common violations. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask your own questions during the Q&A portion of the webinar.

Reserve your space now to exert political and public-sector influence without violating rapidly changing pay-to-play laws. Attendees who complete the webinar will:

• Learn how state and federal pay-to-play rules apply to companies with government clients
• Explore the SEC enforcement actions and penalties imposed—even against companies that were trying to comply
• Understand how to develop a political giving compliance policy that protects the company and allows for flexibility with employees
• Review which states require marketing teams to register as lobbyists
• Cover best practices for remaining in compliance
• And more!

Bottom line: political gift giving is an important part of doing business. This webinar helps you do it without making mistakes that are landing your fellow investment advisers in multi-million dollar lawsuits.

Register now for Don’t Pay for “Pay-to-Play”: Understanding SEC Enforcement Priorities for Political Giving by Investment Advisers.

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is of value to private investment companies. Attendees who will benefit most include:

• General counsels
• Associate counsels with corporate responsibility
• Compliance officers
• Government marketing teams
• Government affairs teams