Key Findings from the ACA and NSCP 2024 Cybersecurity Program Benchmarking Survey
We will share valuable insights from our biannual Cybersecurity Benchmarking Survey in partnership with NSCP.
Webcast
Compliance Insights and Alerts
Compliance teams are constantly challenged to keep pace with ever-evolving regulatory 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 compliance trends, industry insights, risk alerts, and events.
Latest insights and alerts
Hedge Fund Update: News You May Have Missed
In the first edition of our Hedge Fund Update we discuss recent industry news, settlements, and rulings. Read more to find out the latest news you may have missed.
Article
- Compliance
UK Announces Delayed Implementation of its Reformed Prudential Regime
The implementation of the much anticipated and discussed Investment Firms Prudential Regime ("IFPR") has been delayed in the UK until 1 January 2022. We examine what this means for financial services firms.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
- FCA
2021 Regulatory Filings Calendar
To help you stay on track with your firm’s regulatory reporting obligations, we’ve put together a printable calendar with key deadlines for the SEC, CFTC, NFA, and ESMA regulatory filings in addition to national holidays at a glance.
Article
- Compliance
SEC and FINRA Hold Joint Roundtable on Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS
The SEC and FINRA staff held a joint roundtable on October 26, 2020 to discuss their initial observations of broker-dealer compliance with Reg BI and Form CRS requirements since the June 30, 2020 deadline.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
OCIE Issues Risk Alert Highlighting Observations from Examinations of Investment Advisers with Multiple Branch Offices’ Compliance and Supervisory Practices
The SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) issued a Risk Alert on November 9, 2020 that focused on SEC-registered investment advisers operating from numerous branch offices and with operations geographically dispersed from the adviser’s principal or main office.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
FCA Confirms Details of the UK’s Post-Brexit Short-Selling Regime
The FCA recently published details for reporting net short positions in relevant UK shares and sovereign debt from 1 January 2021. We examine how the on-shored regime for short selling will operate in the UK firms once the Brexit transition period ends.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
- FCA
- Brexit
Events
Chicago Compliance Officer Roundtable: Hot Topics for Investment Advisers
Please join ACA Group, Sidley, and the IAA in Chicago for an engaging conversation about hot topics for investment advisers.
Conference
Curing Compliance Insomnia: Top 5 Compliance Challenges Keeping You Up At Night
Ever-changing regulation, the threat of an impending exam, and worrying about whether your reps are texting clients are among just a few of the compliance concerns wealth managers face daily. Join us as we address the top 5 compliance challenges for wealth managers and how to mitigate them.
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