Introduction
Who is an investment adviser?
Federal and state authority over investment advisers
Hedge fund and collateralized debt obligation (CDO) advisers
Registration and form ADV
Advertising by investment advisers
The advisory relationship
Performance of duties
Wrap fee programs
Proprietary and insider trading
Recordkeeping requirements
Chief compliance officers (CCOs) and issues relating to them
Compliance, inspection and enforcement under the Advisers Act
Limited private right of action
Purchase and sale of investment advisers
Special issues relating to the advisory business.