On January 7, the SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations announced its 2020 examination priorities, which include a focus on risks related to retail investors (including seniors and those saving for retirement), market infrastructure, information security, anti-money laundering programs and financial technology (including digital assets and electronic investment advice), among others. The SEC publishes its examination priorities annually to enhance the transparency of its examination program and to provide insights into its risk-based approach, including the areas it believes present potential risks to investors and the integrity of the U.S. capital markets. SEC Release.