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ACA Group Unveils Outsourced Chief Compliance Officer Practice

ACA has announced their launch of a dedicated outsourced chief compliance officer (OCCO) practice for the financial services industry.

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  • ACA News
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FCA's Latest Dear CEO Letter: Is the Devil in the Detail?

The FCA's latest Dear CEO letter notes that recent events have caused them to reassess their supervisory priorities for the alternatives sector.

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Custody Rule Violations and Inaccurate Form ADV Disclosures

The SEC is cracking down on Custody Rule violations, announcing recent charges against 9 advisory firms.

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  • SEC
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Implications of the SEC's Draft Strategic Plan

While the SEC’s draft Strategic Plan does not appear to indicate a directional shift, it does nod toward more aggressive enforcement. Learn how this affects your firm.

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  • Compliance
  • Cybersecurity
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Distribution Digest Volume 4

We are happy to share the Distribution Digest, which contains information about recent trends and news related to the asset management marketplace.

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  • Distribution
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ACA Group Acquires Focus 1 Associates

ACA's latest acquisition bolsters ACA’s roster of top compliance talent and diversified services.

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  • ACA News
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SEC Proposed Cybersecurity Risk Rules

The SEC's new proposed cyber rules affect investment advisers, clients of investment advisers, private funds, and investors of private funds.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • SEC
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LTAF or Having a Laugh?

The FCA recently announced a proposal to broaden retail access to Long-Term Asset Fund (“LTAF”). But what is an LTAF? Does anyone actually want one? Or is this just a regulatory anagram for FLAT?

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  • Compliance
  • FCA
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The Ultimate Guide on the Fundamentals of ETFs

ACA Foreside spoke with panelists at WealthManagement.com's EDGE conference about the fundamentals of an ETF.

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  • Compliance
  • Distribution
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Key Takeaways from DEF CON 2022

Members of ACA Aponix’s team attended DEF CON, an annual hacking and cybersecurity convention. Find out what they learned about the latest industry news and trends.

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  • Cybersecurity