
Insights

Urgent Action Required: ESMA Clarifies Reporting of Short Positions Above New 0.1% Threshold
Ahead of the impending change to the European short selling reporting threshold from 0.2% to 0.1% on the 31 January 2022, ESMA has reminded firms on reporting positions of more than 0.1% held over the transition period. Learn more about the changes:
- Compliance

The 2022 Ransomware White Paper
A guide that addresses what you should know, and what you should do to protect your firm, your clients, and your finances.
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Resources

2022 Broker-Dealer Regulatory Filings Calendar
We've put together a printable calendar with key FINRA regulatory filing deadlines in addition to national holidays at a glance.
- Compliance

New Public Disclosure Obligations Under the IFPR: What, When and How?
On 26 November 2021, the FCA published its third and final Policy Statement, PS21/17, on the new Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR), which subsequently came into force on 1 January 2022. The new prudential rules introduce more complex and onerous disclosure requirements for affected firms. Here we examine what these new obligations mean for MIFIDPRU firms.
- Compliance

SEC No-Action Letter Regarding Amended Rule 15c2-11
The SEC staff provided additional time for firms to comply with the amendments to Rule 15c2-11 in a no-action letter published in December, 2021.
- Compliance

FTC 'Safeguards Rule' Strengthens Data Security Requirements and Broadens the Scope of Financial Institutions Who Must Comply
FTC Amends Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ‘Safeguards Rule’ to Strengthen the Data Security of Financial Institutions
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Resources

FCA Confirms Changes to MiFID II Rules on Research Plus an End to RTS 28 Reports on Best Execution
The FCA published Policy Statement PS 21/20 on Changes to UK MiFID’s conduct and organisational requirements on 30 November 2021, confirming the FCA’s proposals as set out in Consultation Paper CP 21/9.
- Compliance

Q1 2022 Regulatory Reporting Deadlines
Regulatory filing submission deadlines for the SEC, CFTC/NFA, and FCA/ESMA occurring from January through March 2022.
- Compliance
- RegTech
- Regulatory Deadlines

ACA's Top 10 Articles of 2021
As we reflect on the past year, we wanted to take a moment to look back at our most popular articles from 2021.
- Compliance
- Performance
- Cybersecurity
- AML and Financial Crime
- Trade Surveillance

ACA's Top 10 Webcasts of 2021
As 2021 winds down and we prepare for the new year, we thought we would take a moment to look back at our most popular webcast topics of 2021.
- Compliance
- Performance
- ESG
- Cybersecurity
- RegTech