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Regulatory change is here for Private Fund Advisers

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Proposed Regulation Best Execution Standard

The SEC proposed new regulations requiring broker-dealers to establish policies on conflicted transactions, assess execution quality, and preserve regulation compliance records, among other specific provisions.

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
  • SEC
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Tip for Updating Your Compliance Program: ESG

Investor demand has pushed funds to incorporate more ESG factors. As a result, the SEC has launched a Climate and ESG Task Force to identify ESG-related misconduct.

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  • ESG
  • SEC
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ACA Awarded Most Innovative Trade Surveillance Solution

ACA Group is proud to be recognized for most innovative trade surveillance solution at this year’s A-Team Innovation awards announced March 23, 2023.

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  • ComplianceAlpha
  • RegTech
  • ACA News
  • Trade & Transaction
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ACA Group Launches ACA Signature to Meet Client Demand for Outsourced Compliance Programs

New scalable solution is curated to suit financial firms’ unique compliance needs and challenges

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  • ACA News
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Enhanced Disclosures Proposed for Order Execution Information

The SEC's proposed updates would expand the scope of entities subject to Rule 605, modify the reporting information it requires, and change how its orders are categorized.

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
  • SEC
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Tips for Updating Your Compliance Program: Identity Theft Red Flag Rule

Regulation S-ID, the “Identity Theft Red Flag Rule,” requires financial institutions to implement and administer a written program designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft for customers with “covered accounts.”

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  • Compliance
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U.S. Regulatory Update – March 2023 Edition

This month's update has tips for creating a strong ADV annual amendment, adhering to the SEC's 2023 exam priorities, and more. We share our unique insights and guidance, and include a list of important dates for the month of March.

Newsletter
  • Compliance
  • SEC
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Feeling Your Pain: Advice for Updating Form ADV

With the deadline for many investment advisers to file their annual Form ADV coming March 31st, we tackle some of the most challenging questions and share guidance for easing the process.

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  • SEC
  • Compliance
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Three Key Updates on SEC Cybersecurity Regulations

The SEC issued three important updates regarding cybersecurity rule proposals. These updates represent a shift that normalizes standards and increases governance expectations.

Cyber Alert
  • Cybersecurity
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Tip for Updating Your Compliance Program: Marketing Rule Compliance

The SEC has stated that future examinations will include a focus on compliance with the new Marketing Rule. We share our guidance for preparing and updating your firm's compliance program.

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  • Compliance