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FINRA Leverages the GIPS Standards for Standardizing Private Placement Performance Marketing

FINRA's release of Regulatory Notice 20-21 allows the use of IRR for investments or funds that have been fully realized but further requires utilizing the calculation methodologies of the GIPS standards.

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2024 SEC Examination Priorities: Remember the Essentials While Adapting to Change

The theme of this year's exam priorities is while compliance teams race to adapt to new and evolving regulatory requirements, they should not lose sight of compliance fundamentals.

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FAQs: Top Questions Answered About the SEC's Private Fund Adviser Rules

Access a source for answers to common questions to help you better understand your obligations to meet the SEC's Private Fund Adviser Rules (IA-5955).

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Debunking Common Concerns About Outsourced Performance Programs

We look at concerns of moving investment performance programs to a managed services solution with a third-party service provider and outline why these apprehensions can be alleviated by working with the right provider.

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Is Now the Right Time for Compliance with the GIPS Standards in Private Markets?

The Global Investment Performance Standards are no longer just a gold standard for the presentation of investment performance, but can also aid advisers to meet new regulations.

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CFA Institute Releases Draft Guidance Statement for OCIO Strategies

The CFA Institute released an Exposure Draft Guidance Statement for OCIO Strategies to encourage more outsourced Chief Investment Officers to claim GIPS compliance.

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SEC Private Fund Adviser Rules: What Made the Cut

The SEC recently voted to adopt new rules and amendments, known as the Private Fund Adviser Rule. Here's a summary of the new rules and how they changed from the original proposals.

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Performance webcasts

The New Marketing Rule: A Focus on Performance

Join ACA and K&L Gates for a detailed explanation of the specific performance requirements, how they differ from prior no-action letters, and what steps a firm should take now in order to be ready by the deadline.

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FAQs: Amendments to the Marketing & Advertising Rule

Join ACA for a complimentary webcast in which we'll provide answers to the most frequently asked questions we've received in response to the new marketing rule and its implications.

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