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Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 3/27/2026 7:35:12 AM
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 actions2 Yes3 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- 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?No
- 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 actions2 Yes3 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?Yes
- 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?Yes
- 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 6 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 1THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANYPDF pages 37–39
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 60,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON JUNE 18, 2015, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) BROUGHT ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS AGAINST 36 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALERS, INCLUDING THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY (NORTHERN TRUST), IN WHICH THE SEC ALLEGED THAT THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALERS CONDUCTED INADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE EFFORTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES BY CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ISSUERS, AND THEREFORE VIOLATED SECTION 17(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. NORTHERN TRUST, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO A $60,000 CIVIL PENALTY IN CONNECTION WITH THREE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES OFFERING THAT TOOK PLACE IN 2010. THE SEC FURTHER ORDERED NORTHERN TRUST AND THE OTHER DEALERS TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES UNDERWRITING DUE DILIGENCE AND TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE ORDER.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON JUNE 18, 2015, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) BROUGHT ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS AGAINST 36 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALERS, INCLUDING THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY (NORTHERN TRUST), IN WHICH THE SEC ALLEGED THAT THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALERS CONDUCTED INADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE EFFORTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES BY CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ISSUERS, AND THEREFORE VIOLATED SECTION 17(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. NORTHERN TRUST, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO A $60,000 CIVIL PENALTY IN CONNECTION WITH THREE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES OFFERING THAT TOOK PLACE IN 2010. THE SEC FURTHER ORDERED NORTHERN TRUST AND THE OTHER DEALERS TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES UNDERWRITING DUE DILIGENCE AND TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE ORDER.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON JUNE 19, 2015.
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 CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) 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) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES/FINAES & REMEDIAL 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/18/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: FILE NO. 3-16628 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ON JUNE 18, 2015, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) BROUGHT ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS AGAINST 36 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALERS, INCLUDING THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY (NORTHERN TRUST), IN WHICH THE SEC ALLEGED THAT THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALERS CONDUCTED INADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE EFFORTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES BY CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ISSUERS, AND THEREFORE VIOLATED SECTION 17(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. NORTHERN TRUST, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO A $60,000 CIVIL PENALTY IN CONNECTION WITH THREE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES OFFERING THAT TOOK PLACE IN 2010. THE SEC FURTHER ORDERED NORTHERN TRUST AND THE OTHER DEALERS TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES UNDERWRITING DUE DILIGENCE AND TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE ORDER. 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): 06/18/2015 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: $ 60,000.00 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: THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON JUNE 19, 2015. 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 JUNE 18, 2015, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) BROUGHT ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS AGAINST 36 MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALERS, INCLUDING THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY (NORTHERN TRUST), IN WHICH THE SEC ALLEGED THAT THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALERS CONDUCTED INADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE EFFORTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES BY CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ISSUERS, AND THEREFORE VIOLATED SECTION 17(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. NORTHERN TRUST, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO A $60,000 CIVIL PENALTY IN CONNECTION WITH THREE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES OFFERING THAT TOOK PLACE IN 2010. THE SEC FURTHER ORDERED NORTHERN TRUST AND THE OTHER DEALERS TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES UNDERWRITING DUE DILIGENCE AND TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE ORDER.
regulatory · block 2THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANYPDF pages 39–41
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 999,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY ("NORTHERN TRUST"), ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS A SWAP DEALER, WAS ORDERED TO PAY A $999,000 FINE BYTHE NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION ("NFA"). THE DECISION BY THE NFA'S BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("BCC") WAS BASED ON ACOMPLAINT AND A SETTLEMENT OFFER SUBMITTED BY NORTHERN TRUST, IN WHICH IT NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS. THEBCC FOUND THAT NORTHERN TRUST COMMITTED THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATIONS AND CONSIDERED RECENT NORTHERN TRUST REMEDIATIONEFFORTS IN ACCEPTING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER. GENERALLY, IT WAS ALLEGED THAT NORTHERN TRUST DID NOT ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENTADEQUATE WRITTEN PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT NORTHERN TRUST PROVIDED COUNTERPARTIES WITH APPROPRIATEDOCUMENTATION AND DISCLOSURES PRIOR TO OR CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH ENTERING INTO SWAP TRANSACTIONS AND DID NOT ESTABLISH ASYSTEM TO DILIGENTLY SUPERVISE ITS SWAP DEALER ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE REMEDIATION, RETESTING AND RESOLUTION OF NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES.
Other filed details
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON JULY 7, 2021.
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
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE NORTHERN TRUST
COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
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
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/30/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
NFA CASE NO. 21-BCC-009
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
SWAPS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
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:
THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY ("NORTHERN TRUST"), ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS A SWAP DEALER, WAS ORDERED TO PAY A $999,000 FINE BYTHE
NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION ("NFA"). THE DECISION BY THE NFA'S BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("BCC") WAS BASED ON ACOMPLAINT AND A
SETTLEMENT OFFER SUBMITTED BY NORTHERN TRUST, IN WHICH IT NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS. THEBCC FOUND THAT
NORTHERN TRUST COMMITTED THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATIONS AND CONSIDERED RECENT NORTHERN TRUST REMEDIATIONEFFORTS IN ACCEPTING
THE SETTLEMENT OFFER. GENERALLY, IT WAS ALLEGED THAT NORTHERN TRUST DID NOT ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENTADEQUATE WRITTEN PROCEDURES
REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT NORTHERN TRUST PROVIDED COUNTERPARTIES WITH APPROPRIATEDOCUMENTATION AND DISCLOSURES
PRIOR TO OR CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH ENTERING INTO SWAP TRANSACTIONS AND DID NOT ESTABLISH ASYSTEM TO DILIGENTLY SUPERVISE ITS
SWAP DEALER ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE REMEDIATION, RETESTING AND RESOLUTION OF NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES.
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):
06/29/2021
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: $ 999,000.00
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:
THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON JULY 7, 2021.
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).
THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY ("NORTHERN TRUST"), ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS A SWAP DEALER, WAS ORDERED TO PAY A $999,000 FINE BYTHE
NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION ("NFA"). THE DECISION BY THE NFA'S BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE ("BCC") WAS BASED ON ACOMPLAINT AND A
SETTLEMENT OFFER SUBMITTED BY NORTHERN TRUST, IN WHICH IT NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS. THEBCC FOUND THAT
NORTHERN TRUST COMMITTED THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATIONS AND CONSIDERED RECENT NORTHERN TRUST REMEDIATIONEFFORTS IN ACCEPTING
THE SETTLEMENT OFFER. GENERALLY, IT WAS ALLEGED THAT NORTHERN TRUST DID NOT ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENTADEQUATE WRITTEN PROCEDURES
REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT NORTHERN TRUST PROVIDED COUNTERPARTIES WITH APPROPRIATEDOCUMENTATION AND DISCLOSURES
PRIOR TO OR CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH ENTERING INTO SWAP TRANSACTIONS AND DID NOT ESTABLISH ASYSTEM TO DILIGENTLY SUPERVISE ITS
SWAP DEALER ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE REMEDIATION, RETESTING AND RESOLUTION OF NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES.regulatory · block 3THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANYPDF pages 41–43
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- U.S. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC"), THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY ("TNTC") CONSENTED TO ENTRY OF AN ORDER ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 FINDING THAT FROM 2013 THROUGH AT LEAST 2018 TNTC FAILED TO REPORT CERTAIN SWAPS TO A SWAP DATA REPOSITORY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND CFTC REGULATIONS, AND THAT THOSE SWAP REPORTING FAILURES WERE A DIRECT RESULT OF TNTC'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE ITS SWAP DEALER, INCLUDING FAILING TO HIRE QUALIFIED SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO ENSURE SWAP DEALER COMPLIANCE. THE CFTC'S ORDER REQUIRES THAT TNTC PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $1 MILLION, AND THAT IT ENHANCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROGRAM, POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND CONTROLS, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO RELEVANT PERSONNEL. TNTC WILL PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS TO THE CFTC CONCERNING ITS REMEDIATION PROGRESS. ADDITIONALLY, TNTC HAS RETAINED OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW ITS SWAP DEALER PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES, HAS HIRED NEW PERSONNEL TO OVERSEE COMPLIANCE AT ITS SWAP DEALER AND HAS TAKEN SUBSTANTIAL STEPS TO IMPROVE ITS PROCESSES FOR SWAP REPORTING GOING FORWARD.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC"), THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY ("TNTC") CONSENTED TO ENTRY OF AN ORDER ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 FINDING THAT FROM 2013 THROUGH AT LEAST 2018 TNTC FAILED TO REPORT CERTAIN SWAPS TO A SWAP DATA REPOSITORY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND CFTC REGULATIONS, AND THAT THOSE SWAP REPORTING FAILURES WERE A DIRECT RESULT OF TNTC'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE ITS SWAP DEALER, INCLUDING FAILING TO HIRE QUALIFIED SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO ENSURE SWAP DEALER COMPLIANCE. THE CFTC'S ORDER REQUIRES THAT TNTC PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $1 MILLION, AND THAT IT ENHANCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROGRAM, POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND CONTROLS, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO RELEVANT PERSONNEL. TNTC WILL PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS TO THE CFTC CONCERNING ITS REMEDIATION PROGRESS. ADDITIONALLY, TNTC HAS RETAINED OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW ITS SWAP DEALER PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES, HAS HIRED NEW PERSONNEL TO OVERSEE COMPLIANCE AT ITS SWAP DEALER AND HAS TAKEN SUBSTANTIAL STEPS TO IMPROVE ITS PROCESSES FOR SWAP REPORTING GOING FORWARD.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON 10/7/2019.
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
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE NORTHERN TRUST
COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
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. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY AND RELATED UNDERTAKINGS, INCLUDING REMEDIATION AND COOOPERATION.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/30/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
DOCKET 19-39
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
SWAPS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC"), THE NORTHERN
TRUST COMPANY ("TNTC") CONSENTED TO ENTRY OF AN ORDER ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 FINDING THAT FROM 2013 THROUGH AT LEAST 2018
TNTC FAILED TO REPORT CERTAIN SWAPS TO A SWAP DATA REPOSITORY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT
AND CFTC REGULATIONS, AND THAT THOSE SWAP REPORTING FAILURES WERE A DIRECT RESULT OF TNTC'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE ITS
SWAP DEALER, INCLUDING FAILING TO HIRE QUALIFIED SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO ENSURE SWAP DEALER COMPLIANCE. THE CFTC'S ORDER
REQUIRES THAT TNTC PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $1 MILLION, AND THAT IT ENHANCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROGRAM, POLICIES, PROCEDURES
AND CONTROLS, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO RELEVANT PERSONNEL. TNTC WILL PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS TO THE CFTC CONCERNING
ITS REMEDIATION PROGRESS. ADDITIONALLY, TNTC HAS RETAINED OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW ITS SWAP DEALER PROCESSES AND
PROCEDURES, HAS HIRED NEW PERSONNEL TO OVERSEE COMPLIANCE AT ITS SWAP DEALER AND HAS TAKEN SUBSTANTIAL STEPS TO IMPROVE ITS
PROCESSES FOR SWAP REPORTING GOING FORWARD.
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):
09/30/2019
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: $ 1,000,000.00
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:
THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON 10/7/2019.
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).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC"), THE NORTHERN
TRUST COMPANY ("TNTC") CONSENTED TO ENTRY OF AN ORDER ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 FINDING THAT FROM 2013 THROUGH AT LEAST 2018
TNTC FAILED TO REPORT CERTAIN SWAPS TO A SWAP DATA REPOSITORY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT
AND CFTC REGULATIONS, AND THAT THOSE SWAP REPORTING FAILURES WERE A DIRECT RESULT OF TNTC'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE ITS
SWAP DEALER, INCLUDING FAILING TO HIRE QUALIFIED SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO ENSURE SWAP DEALER COMPLIANCE. THE CFTC'S ORDER
REQUIRES THAT TNTC PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $1 MILLION, AND THAT IT ENHANCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROGRAM, POLICIES, PROCEDURES
AND CONTROLS, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO RELEVANT PERSONNEL. TNTC WILL PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS TO THE CFTC CONCERNING
ITS REMEDIATION PROGRESS. ADDITIONALLY, TNTC HAS RETAINED OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW ITS SWAP DEALER PROCESSES AND
PROCEDURES, HAS HIRED NEW PERSONNEL TO OVERSEE COMPLIANCE AT ITS SWAP DEALER AND HAS TAKEN SUBSTANTIAL STEPS TO IMPROVE ITS
PROCESSES FOR SWAP REPORTING GOING FORWARD.regulatory · block 4NORTHERN TRUST INVESTMENTS, INCORPORATEDPDF pages 43–45
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- NORTHERN TRUST INVESTMENTS, INCORPORATED
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 CRD Number: 105780 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: NORTHERN TRUST INVESTMENTS, INCORPORATED (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) 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) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 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: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 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: 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).
regulatory · block 5NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LTDPDF pages 45–47
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
- Regulator name — filed text
- AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 20,270.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE INFRINGEMENT NOTICES FROM THE THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION ("ASIC") WERE RELATED TO THREE SECURITIES WITHIN THE NT WORLD GREEN INDEX FUND (THE "FUND") PORTFOLIO (OF OVER 1,250 CONSTITUENTS) AND WITHIN THE INDEX TRACKED BY THE FUND THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH ONE ASPECT OF A LOW CARBON INVESTMENT SCREEN. THE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE OF RTHE THREE SECURITIES IN AGGREGATE WAS LESS THAN $75,000 AUD ($50,000 USD), AND AT NO POINT WAS ANY ONE SECURITY HOLDING GREATER THAN 0.05% OF THE FUND'S NET ASSET VALUE. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY VIOLATION, NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, AS INVESTMENT MANAGER OF THE FUND, PAID $29,820 AUD (APPROX. $20,270 USD) ON DECEMBER 19, 2023 TO COMPLY WITH THE INFRINGEMENT NOTICES FROM ASIC REGARDING ALLEGED FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENT WITHIN THE PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR THE FUND
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT CERTAIN DISCLOSURES INCLUDED IN PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR THE NT WORLD GREEN INDEX FUND (THE "FUND") CONTAINED STATEMENTS THAT COULD MISLEAD THE PUBLIC AS TO THE NATURE OR CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2023 THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION LEVIED A FINE OF $29,820 AUD (APPROX. $20,270 USD) AGAINST NORTHERN TRUST ASET MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ("NTAMA"). NTAMA, AS INVESTMENT MANAGER FOR THE NT WORLD GREEN INDEX FUND, PAID THE AMOUNT ON DECEMBER 19, 2023
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
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
NORTHERN TRUST ASSET
MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY
LTD
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
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)
AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
N/A
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/01/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
N/A
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
N/A
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
THE NT WORLD GREEN TRANSITION INDEX FUND (THE "FUND") IS AN AUSTRALIAN REGISTERED MANAGED INVESTMENT SCHEME GOVERNED BY THE
FUND'S CONSTITUTION
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT CERTAIN DISCLOSURES INCLUDED IN PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
FOR THE NT WORLD GREEN INDEX FUND (THE "FUND") CONTAINED STATEMENTS THAT COULD MISLEAD THE PUBLIC AS TO THE NATURE OR
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND.
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):
12/19/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
N/A
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 20,270.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
N/A
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:
ON NOVEMBER 23, 2023 THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION LEVIED A FINE OF $29,820 AUD (APPROX. $20,270 USD)
AGAINST NORTHERN TRUST ASET MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ("NTAMA"). NTAMA, AS INVESTMENT MANAGER FOR THE NT WORLD GREEN
INDEX FUND, PAID THE AMOUNT ON DECEMBER 19, 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).
THE INFRINGEMENT NOTICES FROM THE THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION ("ASIC") WERE RELATED TO THREE SECURITIES
WITHIN THE NT WORLD GREEN INDEX FUND (THE "FUND") PORTFOLIO (OF OVER 1,250 CONSTITUENTS) AND WITHIN THE INDEX TRACKED BY THE FUND
THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH ONE ASPECT OF A LOW CARBON INVESTMENT SCREEN. THE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE OF RTHE THREE SECURITIES IN
AGGREGATE WAS LESS THAN $75,000 AUD ($50,000 USD), AND AT NO POINT WAS ANY ONE SECURITY HOLDING GREATER THAN 0.05% OF THE FUND'S
NET ASSET VALUE. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY VIOLATION, NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, AS INVESTMENT
MANAGER OF THE FUND, PAID $29,820 AUD (APPROX. $20,270 USD) ON DECEMBER 19, 2023 TO COMPLY WITH THE INFRINGEMENT NOTICES FROM
ASIC REGARDING ALLEGED FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENT WITHIN THE PRODUCT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR THE FUNDregulatory · block 6NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY OF HONG KONGPDF pages 47–49
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY OF HONG KONG
- Regulator name — filed text
- KOREA FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT SHORT SALE RESTRICTIONS PROVISIONS OF THE KOREAN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS ACT, TNTCHK WAS ISSUED WITH A PENALTY OF KRW 141,700,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 100,000) ON OCTOBER 23, 2025 BY THE KOREAN FSC IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNINTENTIONAL SHORT SALE OF 6,811 SHARES OF AN ISSUER THAT WAS NOT CONSIDERED BY THE FSC TO HAVE BEEN OWNED BY TNTCHK'S CLIENT (TO WHOM TNTCHK PROVIDES DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES) AT THE TIME THE ORDER WAS PLACED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT SHORT SALE RESTRICTIONS PROVISIONS OF THE KOREAN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS ACT, THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY OF HONG KONG LIMITED ("TNTCHK") WAS ISSUED WITH A PENALTY OF KRW 141,700,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 100,000) ON OCTOBER 23, 2025 BY THE KOREA FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION ("FSC") IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNINTENTIONAL SHORT SALE OF 6,811 SHARES OF AN ISSUER THAT WAS NOT CONSIDERED BY THE FSC TO HAVE BEEN OWNED BY TNTCHK'S CLIENT (TO WHOM TNTCHK PROVIDES DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES) AT THE TIME THE ORDER WAS PLACED.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON OCTOBER 27, 2025
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
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
OF HONG KONG
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
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)
KOREA FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
N/A
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/02/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
N/A
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
N/A
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
N/A
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT SHORT SALE RESTRICTIONS PROVISIONS OF THE KOREAN FINANCIAL
INVESTMENT SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS ACT, THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY OF HONG KONG LIMITED ("TNTCHK") WAS ISSUED WITH A
PENALTY OF KRW 141,700,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 100,000) ON OCTOBER 23, 2025 BY THE KOREA FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION ("FSC") IN
CONNECTION WITH THE UNINTENTIONAL SHORT SALE OF 6,811 SHARES OF AN ISSUER THAT WAS NOT CONSIDERED BY THE FSC TO HAVE BEEN
OWNED BY TNTCHK'S CLIENT (TO WHOM TNTCHK PROVIDES DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES) AT THE TIME THE ORDER WAS
PLACED.
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:
N/A
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/23/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
N/A
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
N/A
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:
THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON OCTOBER 27, 2025
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).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT SHORT SALE RESTRICTIONS PROVISIONS OF THE KOREAN FINANCIAL
INVESTMENT SERVICES AND CAPITAL MARKETS ACT, TNTCHK WAS ISSUED WITH A PENALTY OF KRW 141,700,000 (APPROXIMATELY USD 100,000) ON
OCTOBER 23, 2025 BY THE KOREAN FSC IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNINTENTIONAL SHORT SALE OF 6,811 SHARES OF AN ISSUER THAT WAS NOT
CONSIDERED BY THE FSC TO HAVE BEEN OWNED BY TNTCHK'S CLIENT (TO WHOM TNTCHK PROVIDES DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
SERVICES) AT THE TIME THE ORDER WAS PLACED.* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.