ESG and Crypto Among Top Priorities for SEC Examiners in 2022

ESG disclosures, advice on crypto assets, hedge fund fees and cybersecurity are among the top areas of interest for examiners at the Securities and Exchange Commission this year.

The SEC on Wednesday released its priorities for its examiners for 2022, a list that largely meshes with policy efforts underway at the regulator under Chair Gary Gensler. The exam division inspects money managers and brokerages to ensure compliance with securities laws and often refers potential violations to the SEC’s enforcement division.

Specific areas of focus include:

• What private funds charge clients and potential conflicts of interest
• Whether funds accurately ...