In the U.S., the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled a clear shift in focus and prioritization. Recent commentary from SEC Chair Gary Gensler indicates that the agency will likely push forward with an aggressive rulemaking agenda.
"The SEC’s Enforcement Division is the cop on the beat for America’s securities laws…As these results show, we go after misconduct wherever we find it in the financial system, holding individuals and companies accountable, without fear or favor, across the $100-plus trillion capital markets we oversee." - Chair Gary Gensler, 2021 Division of Enforcement Annual Report
Regulatory change, COVID-19 fallout, and a rapidly mutating ecosystem of risks make this a challenging year for financial services firms. In our complimentary whitepaper, we examine the future of risk and compliance and how firms must respond to rapidly evolving circumstances.
We discuss why Form PF is so important, and share guidelines for meeting the SEC's filing requirements.
On Friday, April 8, 2021, the SEC’s Division of Examinations issued a Risk Alert for ESG Investing, putting an exclamation point on ESG being a top priority for the Commission.
A recent flurry of activity from the SEC has made it crystal clear that ESG will be a top priority in the near and long term.
The SEC's Division of Examinations recently released their 2021 examination initiatives. This year, the Division singled out mutual funds and ETFs in its discussion.
On March 3, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations released their FY2021 Examination Priorities. The Priorities continue to focus on protecting retail investors and assessing ongoing and emerging market-wide risks. The 2021 Priorities reflect a significant shift and increased focus on climate and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related risks and strategies.
Join us for a special live Consultant's Corner webcast where we'll discuss what firms should know about the recent deficiencies uncovered in private fund manager examinations.
Our surveillance, compliance, and technology experts will discuss the latest client communication trends in the financial industry and what solutions are available to monitor and archive those communications.
Hear from ACA’s Carlo di Florio, Mike Pappacena, and Liam Jaris as they unpack the SEC’s proposed cyber rules and amendments and describe how they can affect private fund managers.