Kiernan Green

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Kiernan Green

Data Insights Report Writer

7+ years experience314 Total views on InvestmentNews in 2025

Kiernan's specialty topics

SEC enforcement actions and rulemaking FINRA compliance Regulatory developments for broker-dealers and RIAs Original data-driven research advisor compensation data

Kiernan Green is a Data Insights Report Writer and journalist at InvestmentNews, specializing in regulatory enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulemaking, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) compliance, and original data-driven research for financial advisors and wealth management professionals across the US. His reporting covers SEC enforcement actions, proposed rule changes affecting broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (RIAs), and advisor compensation data, translating complex regulatory developments into actionable intelligence for financial services professionals.

Before joining Key Media, Kiernan worked as a data visualization journalist at The Hub Canada, and held reporting roles at The Canadian Press and CBC/Radio-Canada. His work has combined original data sourcing, including public APIs and code-based scraping, with clear narrative writing on economic and legal trends.

He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ryerson University, with minors in global politics and development and history, and holds certifications from the Fraser Institute, Bloomberg, and The Canadian Press.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“My work involves sourcing and building original datasets, then translating complex economic and legal trends into clear, decision-useful narratives. I bring investigative techniques into every report so the data actually tells a story people can act on.”

Also published by

Insurance Business · Canadian HR Reporter · The Hub Canada · The Canadian Press · CBC News · The Narwhal

Featured content from Kiernan

Semi-annual reporting will bring big changes, but the fiduciary duty remains SEC settles against Joel Castellanos in alleged $196m South Florida Ponzi scheme Labor Department proposes updates to ERISA e-disclosure rules, to implement SECURE 2.0 paper statement mandate

Previous experience

  • The Hub Canada — Data Visualization Journalist
  • msi Spergel Inc. — Media Strategist, freelance
  • The Canadian Press — Reporter-Editor
  • CBC/Radio-Canada — Journalism Fellow

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, Journalism, Ryerson University
  • Economics for Journalists, The Fraser Institute
  • Bloomberg Market Concepts, Bloomberg
  • CP Style Certification, Foundational Level, The Canadian Press

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SEC wins judgment barring Bluesky Eagle from Exempt Reporting Adviser Form ADV filings
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 23, 2026
SEC wins judgment barring Bluesky Eagle from Exempt Reporting Adviser Form ADV filings

Along with a $1.18 million fine, the judgment permanently enjoins Bluesky Eagle from future violations of the Investment Advisers Act, and permanently enjoins its owners and executive officers from filing Form ADV as an Exempt Reporting Adviser'

SEC proposes extended Form N-PORT deadlines and return to quarterly reporting for US registered funds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 18, 2026
SEC proposes extended Form N-PORT deadlines and return to quarterly reporting for US registered funds

The new rule would give certain funds an additional 15 days to file monthly portfolio-related reports, and would reverse the 2024 shift to publication more frequent than quarterly.

SEC updates Regulation Crowdfunding interpretations, clarifying platform moves, disqualification and rolling limits
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 17, 2026
SEC updates Regulation Crowdfunding interpretations, clarifying platform moves, disqualification and rolling limits

The new interpretations address moving an offering between intermediary platforms; issuer eligibility where Exchange Act reporting has ended; how the 12 month crowdfunding offering cap is measured; and other definitions and filings.

Personal financial advisors in these states are paid the most for the lowest AUM
RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2026
Personal financial advisors in these states are paid the most for the lowest AUM

A handful of U.S. states pay top advisor salaries despite limited assets, reshaping hiring and growth strategies

Personal financial advisors: These states and roles offer the highest pay
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2026
Personal financial advisors: These states and roles offer the highest pay

New data reveals stark state and role-based pay gaps, with New York setting the national benchmark.

Advisor accused of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme settles with SEC
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
Advisor accused of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme settles with SEC

The SEC said the alleged did not invest client funds as represented and instead misappropriated the proceeds, including making $940,000 in Ponzi-like payments and spending nearly $3.2 million on personal expenses.

SEC enforces against Georgia-RIA over alleged $9.8m elder-client misappropriation
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
SEC enforces against Georgia-RIA over alleged $9.8m elder-client misappropriation

The SEC said the alleged did not invest client funds as represented and instead misappropriated the proceeds, including making $940,000 in Ponzi-like payments and spending nearly $3.2 million on personal expenses.

California DFPI reiterates annual filing obligations for state-RIAs
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
California DFPI reiterates annual filing obligations for state-RIAs

The California DFPI restated existing annual filing and financial reporting obligations for California-registered investment advisors, regarding registration, financials and audits.

FINRA trims pre-review of negative-consent bulk transfer letters
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
FINRA trims pre-review of negative-consent bulk transfer letters

FINRA will discontinue its current practice of reviewing firms’ draft customer letters that use “negative consent” to effect bulk transfers