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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-09-30 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUSA HOLDING, LLCSHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | 10% to less than 25%Code B | No | SHAREHOLDER09/1996 | Schedule APDF page 30 |
| 2 | MARIJN PAUL SMITDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDIndividual | TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD08/2014 | Schedule APDF page 31 |
| 3 | TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYSHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SHAREHOLDER10/2020 | Schedule APDF page 31 |
| 4 | DENNIS PATRICK GALLAGHERCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, ASSISTANT SECRETARYIndividual | TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY01/2022 | Schedule APDF page 31 |
| 5 | Joshua Wesley DurhamCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, DIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTIndividual | TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, DIRECTOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT03/2022 | Schedule APDF page 31 |
| 6 | BYRON DOUGLAS HITTLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER09/2025 | Schedule APDF page 31 |
| 7 | JAMIE TREACY BorcherdingCHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER, TREASURERIndividual | TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER, TREASURER01/2026 | Schedule APDF page 31 |
| 8 | JOHN LAWRENCE REIFSNIDERCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTORIndividual | TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR03/2026 | Schedule APDF page 31 |
| 9 | AEGON LTD.SHForeign entity | AEGON INTERNATIONAL B.V. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SH10/1936 | Schedule BPDF page 31 |
| 10 | TRANSAMERICA CORP. (DE)SHDomestic entity | COMMONWEALTH GENERAL CORPORATION | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SH05/1986 | Schedule BPDF page 31 |
| 11 | AEGON INTERNATIONAL B.V.SHForeign entity | TRANSAMERICA CORP. (DE) | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SH10/2020 | Schedule BPDF page 31 |
| 12 | COMMONWEALTH GENERAL CORPORATIONSHDomestic entity | TRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SH10/2020 | Schedule BPDF page 31 |
| 13 | TRANSAMERICA CORP. (DE)MDomestic entity | AUSA HOLDING, LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | M11/1988 | Schedule BPDF page 31 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 9/30/2026 3:07:49 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions4 Yes1 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?Yes
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions5 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 3 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 32–34
- Regulator name — filed text
- U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,500,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON AUGUST 27TH, 2018 THE SEC INSTITUTED A SETTLED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDING NAMING TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC AND CERTAIN OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE ORDER PERTAINS TO EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 2011 AND JUNE 2015, AND RELATES TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ERRORS IN THE PAST OPERATION AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSET ALLOCATION MODELS AND VOLATILITY OVERLAYS UTILIZED BY AEGON USA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF TAM, WHEN IT SERVED AS SUB-ADVISER TO CERTAIN TRANSAMERICA-SPONSORED MUTUAL FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD BY CERTAIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS. TAM SERVED AS THE ADVISOR TO THOSE MUTUAL FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD BY CERTAIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS. THE ORDER ALSO RELATES TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE PORTFOLIO MANAGER FOR CERTAIN OF THESE FUNDS. IN ADDITION, THE ORDER PERTAINS TO DISCLOSURES RELATED TO THESE MATTERS AND THE ADEQUACY OF APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. PLEASE SEE THE "DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION" SECTION OF TAM'S BROCHURE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON AUGUST 27TH, 2018 THE SEC INSTITUTED A SETTLED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDING NAMING TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC AND CERTAIN OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE ORDER PERTAINS TO EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 2011 AND JUNE 2015, AND RELATES TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ERRORS IN THE PAST OPERATION AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSET ALLOCATION MODELS AND VOLATILITY OVERLAYS UTILIZED BY AEGON USA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF TAM, WHEN IT SERVED AS SUB-ADVISER TO CERTAIN TRANSAMERICA-SPONSORED MUTUAL FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD BY CERTAIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS. TAM SERVED AS THE ADVISOR TO THOSE MUTUAL FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD BY CERTAIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS. THE ORDER ALSO RELATES TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE PORTFOLIO MANAGER FOR CERTAIN OF THESE FUNDS. IN ADDITION, THE ORDER PERTAINS TO DISCLOSURES RELATED TO THESE MATTERS AND THE ADEQUACY OF APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. PLEASE SEE THE "DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION" SECTION OF TAM'S BROCHURE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Sanction detail — filed text
TAM AGREED TO PAY CIVIL PENALTIES OF $10,500,000, $15,000,000 IN DISGORGEMENT AND $2,235,765 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST. PAYMENTS WERE MADE ON 8/29/2018.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CENSURE DISGORGEMENT PREJUDGEMENT INTEREST CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/27/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: FILE NO. 3-18681 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Mutual Fund(s) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ON AUGUST 27TH, 2018 THE SEC INSTITUTED A SETTLED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDING NAMING TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC AND CERTAIN OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE ORDER PERTAINS TO EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 2011 AND JUNE 2015, AND RELATES TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ERRORS IN THE PAST OPERATION AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSET ALLOCATION MODELS AND VOLATILITY OVERLAYS UTILIZED BY AEGON USA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF TAM, WHEN IT SERVED AS SUB-ADVISER TO CERTAIN TRANSAMERICA-SPONSORED MUTUAL FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD BY CERTAIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS. TAM SERVED AS THE ADVISOR TO THOSE MUTUAL FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD BY CERTAIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS. THE ORDER ALSO RELATES TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE PORTFOLIO MANAGER FOR CERTAIN OF THESE FUNDS. IN ADDITION, THE ORDER PERTAINS TO DISCLOSURES RELATED TO THESE MATTERS AND THE ADEQUACY OF APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. PLEASE SEE THE "DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION" SECTION OF TAM'S BROCHURE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/27/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,500,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: TAM AGREED TO PAY CIVIL PENALTIES OF $10,500,000, $15,000,000 IN DISGORGEMENT AND $2,235,765 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST. PAYMENTS WERE MADE ON 8/29/2018. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ON AUGUST 27TH, 2018 THE SEC INSTITUTED A SETTLED PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDING NAMING TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC AND CERTAIN OF ITS AFFILIATES. THE ORDER PERTAINS TO EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 2011 AND JUNE 2015, AND RELATES TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ERRORS IN THE PAST OPERATION AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSET ALLOCATION MODELS AND VOLATILITY OVERLAYS UTILIZED BY AEGON USA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF TAM, WHEN IT SERVED AS SUB-ADVISER TO CERTAIN TRANSAMERICA-SPONSORED MUTUAL FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD BY CERTAIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS. TAM SERVED AS THE ADVISOR TO THOSE MUTUAL FUNDS AND FUNDS HELD BY CERTAIN VARIABLE PRODUCTS. THE ORDER ALSO RELATES TO THE DESIGNATION OF THE PORTFOLIO MANAGER FOR CERTAIN OF THESE FUNDS. IN ADDITION, THE ORDER PERTAINS TO DISCLOSURES RELATED TO THESE MATTERS AND THE ADEQUACY OF APPLICABLE COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. PLEASE SEE THE "DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION" SECTION OF TAM'S BROCHURE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 34–36
- Regulator name — filed text
- U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TAM), THE INVESTMENT MANAGER OF THE FUNDS, ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) RELATING TO EXPENSE RECAPTURES. THE RECAPTURES AT ISSUE, WHICH TAM SELF-REPORTED TO THE SEC, INVOLVED AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY VOLUNTARILY WAIVED AND/OR REIMBURSED TO FOUR MONEY MARKET FUNDS TO PREVENT THE FUNDS FROM EXPERIENCING A NEGATIVE YIELD. IN SOME CASES RECAPTURES UNDER THE VOLUNTARY YIELD WAIVER ARRANGEMENTS EXCEEDED CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE LIMITS. THE RECAPTURED AMOUNTS WERE NOT REFLECTED IN THE FUNDS' PROSPECTUS FEE TABLES. THE FUNDS INVOLVED WERE TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET, TRANSAMERICA BLACKROCK GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET VP, TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET AND TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET. THE TWO TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUNDS REORGANIZED INTO TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET IN OCTOBER OF 2017. UNDER THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, TAM AGREED TO PAY AFFECTED FUND INVESTORS APPROXIMATELY $5.3 MILLION IN DISGORGEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY $690,000 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST. THESE AMOUNTS REPRESENT EXPENSES INCURRED ABOVE THE APPLICABLE EXPENSE LIMIT (PLUS INTEREST). TAM WAS ALSO CENSURED AND ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND SEC RULES. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER IMPOSES NO CIVIL PENALTY ON TAM BASED UPON TAM HAVING SELF-REPORTED THE MATTER, THE PROMPT REMEDIAL STEPS TAKEN BY TAM, AND TAM'S COOPERATION IN THE SEC STAFF'S INVESTIGATION. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER DOES NOT AFFECT TAM'S ABILITY TO MANAGE THE FUNDS. THE FOREGOING IS ONLY A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER. A COPY OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER IS AVAILABLE ON THE SEC'S WEBSITE
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TAM), THE INVESTMENT MANAGER OF THE FUNDS, ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) RELATING TO EXPENSE RECAPTURES. THE RECAPTURES AT ISSUE, WHICH TAM SELF-REPORTED TO THE SEC, INVOLVED AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY VOLUNTARILY WAIVED AND/OR REIMBURSED TO FOUR MONEY MARKET FUNDS TO PREVENT THE FUNDS FROM EXPERIENCING A NEGATIVE YIELD. IN SOME CASES RECAPTURES UNDER THE VOLUNTARY YIELD WAIVER ARRANGEMENTS EXCEEDED CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE LIMITS. THE RECAPTURED AMOUNTS WERE NOT REFLECTED IN THE FUNDS' PROSPECTUS FEE TABLES. THE FUNDS INVOLVED WERE TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET, TRANSAMERICA BLACKROCK GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET VP, TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET AND TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET. THE TWO TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUNDS REORGANIZED INTO TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET IN OCTOBER OF 2017. UNDER THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, TAM AGREED TO PAY AFFECTED FUND INVESTORS APPROXIMATELY $5.3 MILLION IN DISGORGEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY $690,000 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST. THESE AMOUNTS REPRESENT EXPENSES INCURRED ABOVE THE APPLICABLE EXPENSE LIMIT (PLUS INTEREST). TAM WAS ALSO CENSURED AND ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND SEC RULES. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER IMPOSES NO CIVIL PENALTY ON TAM BASED UPON TAM HAVING SELF-REPORTED THE MATTER, THE PROMPT REMEDIAL STEPS TAKEN BY TAM, AND TAM'S COOPERATION IN THE SEC STAFF'S INVESTIGATION. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER DOES NOT AFFECT TAM'S ABILITY TO MANAGE THE FUNDS. THE FOREGOING IS ONLY A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER. A COPY OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER IS AVAILABLE ON THE SEC'S WEBSITE
Sanction detail — filed text
TAM AGREED TO PAY AFFECTED FUND INVESTORS APPROXIMATELY $5.3 MILLION IN DISGORGEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY $690,000 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Disgorgement Other Sanctions: CENSURE, CEASE AND DESIST, PREJUDGEMENT INTEREST 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/30/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 3-20105 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Money Market Fund(s) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TAM), THE INVESTMENT MANAGER OF THE FUNDS, ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) RELATING TO EXPENSE RECAPTURES. THE RECAPTURES AT ISSUE, WHICH TAM SELF-REPORTED TO THE SEC, INVOLVED AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY VOLUNTARILY WAIVED AND/OR REIMBURSED TO FOUR MONEY MARKET FUNDS TO PREVENT THE FUNDS FROM EXPERIENCING A NEGATIVE YIELD. IN SOME CASES RECAPTURES UNDER THE VOLUNTARY YIELD WAIVER ARRANGEMENTS EXCEEDED CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE LIMITS. THE RECAPTURED AMOUNTS WERE NOT REFLECTED IN THE FUNDS' PROSPECTUS FEE TABLES. THE FUNDS INVOLVED WERE TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET, TRANSAMERICA BLACKROCK GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET VP, TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET AND TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET. THE TWO TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUNDS REORGANIZED INTO TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET IN OCTOBER OF 2017. UNDER THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, TAM AGREED TO PAY AFFECTED FUND INVESTORS APPROXIMATELY $5.3 MILLION IN DISGORGEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY $690,000 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST. THESE AMOUNTS REPRESENT EXPENSES INCURRED ABOVE THE APPLICABLE EXPENSE LIMIT (PLUS INTEREST). TAM WAS ALSO CENSURED AND ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND SEC RULES. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER IMPOSES NO CIVIL PENALTY ON TAM BASED UPON TAM HAVING SELF-REPORTED THE MATTER, THE PROMPT REMEDIAL STEPS TAKEN BY TAM, AND TAM'S COOPERATION IN THE SEC STAFF'S INVESTIGATION. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER DOES NOT AFFECT TAM'S ABILITY TO MANAGE THE FUNDS. THE FOREGOING IS ONLY A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER. A COPY OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER IS AVAILABLE ON THE SEC'S WEBSITE 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/30/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: TAM AGREED TO PAY AFFECTED FUND INVESTORS APPROXIMATELY $5.3 MILLION IN DISGORGEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY $690,000 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TAM), THE INVESTMENT MANAGER OF THE FUNDS, ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) RELATING TO EXPENSE RECAPTURES. THE RECAPTURES AT ISSUE, WHICH TAM SELF-REPORTED TO THE SEC, INVOLVED AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY VOLUNTARILY WAIVED AND/OR REIMBURSED TO FOUR MONEY MARKET FUNDS TO PREVENT THE FUNDS FROM EXPERIENCING A NEGATIVE YIELD. IN SOME CASES RECAPTURES UNDER THE VOLUNTARY YIELD WAIVER ARRANGEMENTS EXCEEDED CONTRACTUAL EXPENSE LIMITS. THE RECAPTURED AMOUNTS WERE NOT REFLECTED IN THE FUNDS' PROSPECTUS FEE TABLES. THE FUNDS INVOLVED WERE TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET, TRANSAMERICA BLACKROCK GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET VP, TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET AND TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET. THE TWO TRANSAMERICA PARTNERS GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUNDS REORGANIZED INTO TRANSAMERICA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET IN OCTOBER OF 2017. UNDER THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, TAM AGREED TO PAY AFFECTED FUND INVESTORS APPROXIMATELY $5.3 MILLION IN DISGORGEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY $690,000 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST. THESE AMOUNTS REPRESENT EXPENSES INCURRED ABOVE THE APPLICABLE EXPENSE LIMIT (PLUS INTEREST). TAM WAS ALSO CENSURED AND ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND SEC RULES. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER IMPOSES NO CIVIL PENALTY ON TAM BASED UPON TAM HAVING SELF-REPORTED THE MATTER, THE PROMPT REMEDIAL STEPS TAKEN BY TAM, AND TAM'S COOPERATION IN THE SEC STAFF'S INVESTIGATION. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER DOES NOT AFFECT TAM'S ABILITY TO MANAGE THE FUNDS. THE FOREGOING IS ONLY A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER. A COPY OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER IS AVAILABLE ON THE SEC'S WEBSITE
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- Regulator name — filed text
- NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION (NFA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 140,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TAM) ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION (NFA) RELATING TO A COMPLAINT ISSUED BY THE BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE OF THE NFA ALLEGING THAT TAM VIOLATED AN NFA RULE. THE COMPLAINT ISSUED ON JUNE 29, 2023 ALLEGED THAT TAM FAILED TO IMPLEMENT AN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY STRUCTURE TO OVERSEE THE FIRM'S COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION REGISTRATION AS A COMMODITY POOL OPERATOR AND ITS NFA MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS. AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS MADE AGAINST IT, TAM AGREED TO PAY A FINE OF $140,000 TO THE NFA, WHICH RESOLVED TAM'S LIABILITY FOR ALL ALLEGATIONS AND MATTERS SET FORTH IN THE COMPLAINT.
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Description of allegations — filed text
ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TAM) ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION (NFA) RELATING TO A COMPLAINT ISSUED BY THE BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE OF THE NFA ALLEGING THAT TAM VIOLATED AN NFA RULE. THE COMPLAINT ISSUED ON JUNE 29, 2023 ALLEGED THAT TAM FAILED TO IMPLEMENT AN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY STRUCTURE TO OVERSEE THE FIRM'S COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION REGISTRATION AS A COMMODITY POOL OPERATOR AND ITS NFA MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS. AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS MADE AGAINST IT, TAM AGREED TO PAY A FINE OF $140,000 TO THE NFA, WHICH RESOLVED TAM'S LIABILITY FOR ALL ALLEGATIONS AND MATTERS SET FORTH IN THE COMPLAINT.
Sanction detail — filed text
TAM AGREED TO PAY A FINE OF $140,000 WHICH WAS PAID ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION (NFA) 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/29/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: NFA CASE NO. 23-BCC-005 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: COMMODITY POOL 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TAM) ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION (NFA) RELATING TO A COMPLAINT ISSUED BY THE BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE OF THE NFA ALLEGING THAT TAM VIOLATED AN NFA RULE. THE COMPLAINT ISSUED ON JUNE 29, 2023 ALLEGED THAT TAM FAILED TO IMPLEMENT AN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY STRUCTURE TO OVERSEE THE FIRM'S COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION REGISTRATION AS A COMMODITY POOL OPERATOR AND ITS NFA MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS. AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS MADE AGAINST IT, TAM AGREED TO PAY A FINE OF $140,000 TO THE NFA, WHICH RESOLVED TAM'S LIABILITY FOR ALL ALLEGATIONS AND MATTERS SET FORTH IN THE COMPLAINT. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/12/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 140,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: TAM AGREED TO PAY A FINE OF $140,000 WHICH WAS PAID ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, TRANSAMERICA ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (TAM) ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION (NFA) RELATING TO A COMPLAINT ISSUED BY THE BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE OF THE NFA ALLEGING THAT TAM VIOLATED AN NFA RULE. THE COMPLAINT ISSUED ON JUNE 29, 2023 ALLEGED THAT TAM FAILED TO IMPLEMENT AN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY STRUCTURE TO OVERSEE THE FIRM'S COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION REGISTRATION AS A COMMODITY POOL OPERATOR AND ITS NFA MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS. AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS MADE AGAINST IT, TAM AGREED TO PAY A FINE OF $140,000 TO THE NFA, WHICH RESOLVED TAM'S LIABILITY FOR ALL ALLEGATIONS AND MATTERS SET FORTH IN THE COMPLAINT.
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