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Private Markets Quarterly Update: Q3 2022

Learn more about recent regulatory developments and industry insights in our Private Markets Quarterly Newsletter.

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ACA Foreside Wins at 2022 ETF Express U.S. Services Awards

We are honored to win Best ETF Distributor, Best ETF Compliance Team for Mutual Fund to ETF conversions, and Best ETF Regulatory/Compliance Adviser at the ETF Express US Services Awards.

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Hedge Fund Quarterly Update Q3 2022

We are pleased to provide this latest update to keep you apprised of regulatory developments in the private fund and liquid alternatives space.

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  • SEC
  • Compliance
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SEC Examination Trends Report

We share our observations concerning the SEC's Division of Examinations' public priorities and our insights and practical considerations from recent exams.

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  • SEC
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Watch ACA's RegTech in Action Demo Series

Tune in to watch individual demos of our regulatory technology solutions in our RegTech in Action series.

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SEC Proposed Rule Includes New 48-Hour Cyber Incident Reporting Requirement

According to the SEC proposed Rule 206(4)-9, RIAs and private funds must now submit a confidential report to the SEC within 48 hours from when a “significant cyber incident” is discovered.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • SEC
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SEC Sends $1.1 Billion Warning to Financial Firms that Ignore Record-keeping Requirements

$1.1BN of fines were recently issued to sixteen high-profile financial services firms for communication failings, with more regulatory enforcement expected. Learn more about what this means for SEC-registered firms around the world.

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  • Compliance
  • RegTech
  • SEC
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ACA Group Acquires Compliance Resource Partners

ACA Group is delighted to welcome the team at Compliance Resource Partners, Inc., who will strengthen ACA's suite of leading GRC professionals and diversified services.

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ACA Group Selected as an ESGFinTech100 Company for 2022

ACA Group is proud to be named an ESGFinTech100 company, an honor given to the world's most innovative ESG tech companies for financial services.

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  • ACA News
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ESG Portfolio Monitoring

Private market investors have been on the forefront of embracing sustainable investing and incorporating ESG considerations into their decision-making processes.

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  • ESG