Compliance Insights and Alerts

Compliance teams are constantly challenged to keep pace with ever-evolving regulatory compliance news and change while navigating the pressures of geopolitical threats, economic crises, and third-party risks. Uncertain times require a nimble approach to achieve compliance and address business priorities in new ways to enable innovation and growth while minimizing risk.

As the global regulation continues to change, it's key that you keep up to speed with latest developments. Here we capture the latest regulatory compliance trends, industry insights, risk alerts, and events.

Latest insights and alerts

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FCA Reminds Firms of their Financial Sanctions Obligations in the Light of New UK Measures Against Russia

The FCA has reminded firms of their financial sanctions obligations in the light of new UK measures against Russia. We outline key reminders and requirements for regulated firms to observe.

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
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Ukrainian-Russian Conflict Escalates: How Developing Sanctions Affect U.S. Asset Managers

All U.S. persons and entities, including financial firms, are required to abide by the current OFAC sanctions against Russia. Firms should review their KYC, sanctions, and due diligence efforts in light of the changing OFAC mandates.

Compliance Alert
  • AML and Financial Crime
  • Compliance
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2022 Regulatory Headwinds: Potential Changes to Securities Laws and Regulations and the Impact on Private Fund Managers

We partnered with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to explore several of the proposed SEC rulemakings that merit special attention for private funds.

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  • RegTech
  • Compliance
Regulatory Horizon 2022

Four Reasons to Attend Regulatory Horizon 2022 | Prepare for the Challenges of Tomorrow

On 8-10 March, we bring together a wealth of financial services industry experts at our virtual conference. Over 3 days and 10 sessions, they’ll examine a wide variety of governance risk and compliance hot topics and challenges. Learn more about why you should add this event to your calendar.

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  • Compliance
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  • ESG
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity Resources
  • Managed Services
  • FCA
  • SEC
  • SEC Marketing Rule
  • Regulatory Deadlines
Compliance Alert

SEC Proposes Sweeping Changes Affecting Private Fund Managers

On February 9, 2022, the SEC proposed five new rules as well as amendments to Rules 204-2 and 206(4)-7 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. According to the SEC, these proposals are designed to address "concerns that arise out of the opacity that is prevalent in the private fund structure."

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
  • Private Fund
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Lifting the Lid on the Systematic Trading: The Most Common Compliance Pitfalls

Navigating the matrix-like world of algorithmic trading is a complex task for compliance officers at SEC and FCA registered firms. Poor management results in adverse impacts for investors, losses or reputational damage. We reveal common compliance errors and provide guidance on how to rectify them.

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  • Compliance

Events

Global Regulatory Outlook for Cybersecurity

Join our experts for a global update on key cybersecurity regulations, including SEC’s Regulation S-P amendments, EU’s DORA, AI Act, and more.

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2025 ACA Conference

Join us in sunny Orlando, Florida for ACA's 2025 Conference, "Preparing Today, Protecting Tomorrow," where industry leaders and experts will converge to explore the evolving landscape of financial services.

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