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The FCA’s 2023/24 Business Plan: Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before…
The FCA released their 2023/24 Business Plan on 5 April 2023 detailing the actions the UK regulator aims to take over the next 12 months.
- FCA
- Compliance

U.S. Regulatory Update – April 2023 Edition
This update includes tips for a stellar compliance program review, the download on the recent banking sector volatility, a reminder about Form BE-12 filing obligations, and more.
- Compliance

SEC Proposed Order Competition Rule
The SEC proposed to amend the order competition requirements of the National Market System, which would promote competition and protect individual investors.
- Compliance
- SEC

Will SM&CR Pass Its Own Fit and Proper Test?
SM&CR is being assessed by the FCA, PRA, and HM Treasury and invites stakeholder views on areas of potential change, specifically the effectiveness, scope, and proportionality of SM&CR and "other improvements" to SM&CR.
- Compliance
- FCA

Tip for Updating Your Compliance Program: Prohibited Transaction Exemption
To receive prohibited compensation, investment advisers and broker-dealers must comply with DOL's PTE 2020-02, including impartial conduct standards, required disclosures, policies, and an annual review.
- Compliance

White Paper: 4 Myths About Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight
This paper addresses 4 common myths firms often assume about cybersecurity portfolio oversight and provides a path forward to build an effective approach to cybersecurity across your portfolio.
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
- Cybersecurity

ACA Group Launches ACA Vantage to Help Meet Investor Expectations for Portfolio Company Cybersecurity Oversight
New solution provides private markets firms with strategic advantage to aid growing expectations into oversight of cybersecurity.
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
- Cybersecurity
- ACA News

Tip for Updating Your Compliance Program: Electronic Communications
The SEC will investigate advisers' use of electronic communication platforms. Advisors should review policies, poll employees, test email domains, and train staff to avoid penalties.
- eComms Surveillance
- Compliance
- RegTech

Phishing Campaign Taking Advantage of Annual Form ADV Update
Cybercriminals are posing as regulators in phishing attempts on investment advisers, requesting data, and threatening inactivity if not provided. Learn how to identify these phishing attempts and what to do if you receive one.
- Cybersecurity

White Paper: Interval and Tender Offer Funds
Learn the regulatory framework and operational considerations associated with unlisted closed-end funds.
- Distribution