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Presentations


NSCP - Midwest Regional Meeting

April 12, 2010
 

"Information Security Policies and Procedures Including Electronic Communications"



The Institute of Performance Measurement - Performance Measurement Forum

December 3, 2009
 

"An Era of Reform"



Financial Planning Association of Southern Wisconsin - Financial Planning Symposium

October 27, 2009
 

"Changing Regulatory Landscape and How to Survive an SEC Exam "



NICSA - Midwest Regional Meeting

May 6, 2009
 

"Current Regulatory Environment"



The Institute of Performance Measurement

April 26, 2007
 

"SEC Investment Performance Insight"



Investment Adviser Association
Technology & Operations Conference

November 14, 2006
 

"The SEC is My New Best Friend"



U.S. Bancorp Fund Services
Annual Client Conference

June 15, 2006
 

"Are You Prepared For Your Next SEC Exam?"



Financial Planning Association


April 27, 2006
 

"The Annual Review Requirement – Did You Miss the Deadline?"


"US Bancorp Fund Services CCO Forum

October 6, 2005
 

"Mutual Fund Compliance Issues"



Financial Planning Association

August 17, 2005
 

"SEC Compliance Update: Hot Topics and the Annual Review Requirement"



US Bancorp Fund Services Group

July 19, 2005
 

"An Overview of SEC Requirements for Hedge Fund Advisers"



US Bancorp Fund Services Advisor CCO Teleconference

June 1, 2005
 

"The Annual Review Requirement"



ICI Small Funds Committee

May 11, 2005
 

"Managing the Annual Review Requirement and Other Hot Topics"



Financial Planning Association

August 25, 2004
 

"SEC-Critical Compliance Manual Components"

 


US Bancorp Fund Services Annual Client Conference

June 24, 2004
 

"Formal Compliance Programs - An Overview"

 


Financial Planning Association

June 23, 2004
 

"A Practical Guide to Developing Your Compliance Policy Manual"

 


Cincinnati Mutual Fund Association

May 26, 2004
 

"Will Your IA Compliance Program Be Ready by October 5?"

 


Quarles & Brady LLP
Corporate Services Group

Investment Management Breakfast Program

May 6, 2004
 

"A Practical Guide to Developing your Compliance Policy Manual"

 


Madison Investment Management Society

February 18 , 2004
 

"The SEC is on a Mission: How Strong is Your Compliance Program?"

 


Milwaukee Investment
Analysts Society

February 4, 2004
 

"The SEC is on a Mission: How Strong is Your Compliance Program?"

 


Financial Planning of Southeastern Wisconsin

October 21, 2003
 

“Compliance for the Small Advisor”

 


Press


Ignites.com

"Software Shines Light on Subadvisor Trade Compliance"

July 22, 2010

 

Vista360 was quoted in this article about a system that claims it allows product manufacturers to track subadvisor trades pre-execution and in real time.

 


FinancialTimes.com

"Advisers Await Federal Verdict on Care Standard"

June 6, 2010

 

Vista360 was quoted in this article regarding a potential fiduciary care standard in the upcoming Congressional financial industry reform bill.

 


Ignites.com

"Building an Ethical Corporate Culture"

May 24, 2010

 

Vista360 was quoted in this article on practices that promote building an ethical corporate culture.

 


 

Vista360 authored this article to introduce a model that CCOs may use to effectively guide their compliance programs through the lifecycle of a "HIPE" (High Profile Event).

 


Ignites.com

"YourQ&A: Is the SEC Really Serious About 12b-1 Reform?"

February 26, 2010

 

Vista360 provided insight into the questions -- What is the outlook on 12b-1 reform? Is there anything to indicate that it won’t be more than just talk this year?

 


Ignites.com

"SEC Piloting New Selection Approach for Exams"

January 5, 2010

 

Vista360 was quoted in this piece on a new approach the SEC is piloting to assess the risk of advisers that have infrequently or never been examined in order to determine whether they warrant a full-blown examination.


Investment Adviser Association Newsletter

"Compliance Reviews of Investment Adviser Trading Functions - Tips for CCOs"

January 4, 2010

 

Vista360 authored this article intended to help CCOs gain a better understanding of their firm's trading practices.


Ignites.com

"MoneyVoices: A Regulatory Preview for the Industry"

December 24, 2009

 

Vista360 authored a preview on potential regulatory changes for 2010.

 


Ignites.com

"What to Do When Rogue Employees Create PR Disasters"

November 16, 2009

 

Vista360 provided comment on public relations concerns when rogue employees bring unwanted attention to a brand.

 


Ignites.com

"YourQ&A: How To Build a Culture of Compliance"

June 3, 2009

 

Vista360 provided insight into the question -- What should a CCO consider when creating a compliance education program?

 


Ignites.com

“How to Get More From Less Without Killing Morale”

April 20, 2009

 

Vista360 was quoted in this article pertaining to workplace communication, support and training.

 


Ignites.com

“New Software Bolsters Pre-Trade Compliance Capability”

January 26, 2009

 

Vista360 was quoted in an article on a new software compliance product designed to give fund advisers the ability to conduct pre-trade compliance of sub-advisers.

 


 

Vista360 authored article on advisory client due diligence reviews.

 


Ignites.com

“YourQ&A: How to Ease Gatekeepers’ Concerns”

July 23, 2008

 

Vista360 provided insight into the question -- What are helpful steps fund companies can take to demonstrate high compliance standards to due diligence teams?

 


Ignites.com

“Smoking-Gun E-Mail Lessons Go Unlearned”

June 23, 2008

 

Vista360 provided comment on electronic communications concerns in creating compliance programs.

 


Ignites.com

“YourQ&A: What’s the Best E-Mail Storage Approach?”

May 22, 2008

 

Vista360 provided insight into the question -- How are fund companies approaching e-mail retention in regards to following regulations that mandate the retention of certain documents while staying within their e-mail archive and storage budgets?

 


Ignites.com

“YourQ&A: Will Paulson Plan Reshape Industry?”

May 7, 2008

 

Vista360 provided insight into the question -- How would Treasury Secretary Paulson's call for “principles-based regulation” change the regulatory landscape for investment advisors and mutual funds?

 


Ignites.com

“E-Mail Attacks Top Security Breach: Study”

Sept. 19, 2007

 

Vista360 was quoted in the article regarding a Deloitte & Touche report on information security.

 


Click Year to Expand

2006


Board IQ

“Capitol Hill Prods SEC for Soft Dollar Guidance”

June 20, 2006

 

Vista360 provided comment on soft dollar expenditures.

 


Investment Adviser Association Newsletter

“Life in Compliance”

February 1, 2006

 

Vista360 provided insight and perspective on a day in the life of a CCO.

 


2005


Ignites.com

“SEC Fines Advisor $3.2M for Market Timing”

October 5, 2005

 

Vista360 provided comment and perspective on the mutual fund industry's approach to market timing controls.

 


Ignites.com

“Treasury Readies SAR Guidance, But Sets No Rule”

September 8, 2005

 

Vista360 was interviewed for this article which focused on SAR guidance for the mutual fund industry.

 


Fortune Small Business

“Mining Gold From Rules ”

September 2005 Issue

 

Vista360 was profiled in this story regarding firms providing regulatory related services.

 


Solutions

“Prepping For Your Annual Compliance Review ”

July/August 2005 Issue

 

Vista360 authored this article which details how to approach the SEC annual review requirement.

 


Small Business Times

“Opportunity on the Horizon”

May 27, 2005

 

Article focusing on Vista360’s industry related experience and the services provided to the mutual fund industry.

 


Ignites.com

“SEC: Attorney-Client
Privilege Overused”

May 9, 2005

 

Vista360 provided insight for this article relating to the increase of advisors invoking attorney-client privilege.


Ignites.com

“SEC Allows More Time to Replace Advisors”

May 2, 2005

 

Vista360 was quoted in this article related to SEC oversight over the transition of fund advisors.


Money Management Executive

“SEC Tags Another Advisor for Overcharging: Accuses Second Firm of Excessive Performance-Based Fees

February 14, 2005

 

Vista360 was quoted in this article pertaining to the calculation of performance-based fees by advisors.


Ignites.com

"NASD Reg Seeks Tougher Scrutiny of Ads"

February 11, 2005

 

Vista360 was quoted in this article related to proposed changes to the regulation of broadcast advertising by NASD members


2004


The Business Journal

“Ex-Firstar money managers find success after leaving”

November 19, 2004
  Vista360 was quoted as ex-Firstar employees who started successful consulting business after leaving Firstar’s investment advisor.

Solutions

The Financial Planning Association

September/October 2004
 

Authored article: “SEC Compliance Practice Tips: Custody and Best Execution”


Money Management Executive

“Choosing Which
Big Cheese Becomes CCO”

July 19, 2004
 

Vista360 commented on the role of a chief compliance officer.


Forbes.com

“Finding Transparency in Soft Dollars”

May 20, 2004
 

Vista360 was quoted in this article related to soft dollar matters.


Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Money managers optimistic”

January 10, 2004
 

Vista360 was quoted on the status of the investment management industry in Milwaukee, WI.


2003


The Business Journal

“New SEC Rule Means Business”

August 8, 2003
 

Vista360 was featured in this issue.


Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Homework can pay off in picking manager”

April 26, 2003
 

Vista360 was quoted in this article on practical tips investors should consider in choosing an investment advisor.


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