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Regulatory change is here for Private Fund Advisers

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ACA's Top Webcasts of 2022

Our most popular webcasts of 2022 discuss the regulatory change that occurred throughout the year and how firms can adjust to new requirements.

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LastPass Breach Included Encrypted and Unencrypted User Data

Clients should consider updating their master password

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SEC Highlights Risks of Unapproved Communications via Mobile Apps

The SEC's enforcement actions against a private fund manager and its founder for alleged failures to track and surveil business-related communications highlights why using comprehensive and cutting-edge regulatory technology software tools is no longer an optional best practice.

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5 Important ESG Developments That Will Carry Into 2023

The ESG landscape is evolving at a rapid pace and requires additional resources to meet investor and regulatory expectations.

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2023 Regulatory Filings Calendar for Investment Advisers

Be prepared for the year ahead with our calendar of key regulatory reporting deadlines, on-going and annual regulatory obligations, and national holidays.

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  • Managed Services
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  • Regulatory Deadlines
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Finalization of California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Is Pushed Back

The CPRA release will be pushed to April 2023, leaving existing rules in effect until then.

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Global Privacy Year-End Brief: What’s Happening Now & What to Expect in 2023

We summarize our recent Global Privacy webcast, which featured ACA Aponix's Alex Scheinman, Tyler Pearson, and independent privacy consultant Bill Schaumann.

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U.S. Regulatory Update – December 2022 Edition

This issue covers the SEC Division of Enforcement’s 2022 annual report, FINRA’s recent sweep of crypto-related communications, recently adopted mutual fund rules, and compliance concerns for real estate fund managers when interest rates rise.

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FCA Fines Broking Firm and Bans Former Directors Over Reporting Failures

A global brokerage firm has been hit with a £531,000 FCA fine for failing to make reports crucial in fighting potential market abuse. Its board members were also fined and banned from management positions in FCA regulated firms. We assess how and why this happened and provide practical guidance to avoid similar enforcements.

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ACA Group Selected as a RegTech100 Company for 2023

We are delighted to be named one the 100 most innovative RegTech companies in the financial industry by FinTech Global and RegTech Analyst for the 5th time!

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