Insights
Regulators Remind Financial Services Firms of the Importance of Technology in Detecting Financial Crime
In recent weeks regulators across the globe have issued communications regarding their ongoing commitment to detecting and punishing insider trading, market abuse, and other misconduct by investment management firms. The common thread? Technology.
- RegTech
Navigating the SEC’s Interpretation Regarding an Investment Adviser’s Standard of Conduct
ACA Compliance Group's Greg Mekanik recently shared his insights with the Hedge Fund Law Report in a three-part series on the&nbs
- Compliance
SEC extends no-action letter relief on MiFID II Research Payments until July 2023
The SEC has extended its no-action letter relief on MiFID II Research Payments until July 2023. We examine the longer-term implications of the Extension Letter and outline interesting points raised by the regulator.
- Compliance
SM&CR: The final countdown
In less than one month, the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR comes into force. Many Solo-regulated firms may need to accelerate the pace at which they are preparing for regime. Download our five-point checklist to benchmark your readiness ahead of the 9 December 2019 deadline.
- Compliance
SEC Proposes Expansive Changes to Marketing and Advertising Rules
In an effort to ensure that the regulations applying to investment advisers remain relevant in the digital age, the staff of the SEC announced significant changes to the rules and guidance surrounding the marketing and advertising activities of registered investment advisers and the engagement of solicitors. Read our compliance alert to learn more.
- Compliance
- SEC Marketing Rule
Hong Kong SFC Issues New Guidelines on Electronic Data Storage
Learn more about the new guidelines on Electronic Data Storage issued by the Hong Kong SFC.
- Cybersecurity
ACA Compliance Group Enters into Strategic Partnership with AMG
ACA has entered into a strategic partnership with Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG), a global asset management company with equity investments in leading boutique investment management firms. Through the partnership, ACA will make available to AMG and its Affiliates ACA’s top-tier advisory consulting services and technology solutions across a variety of focus areas including regulatory compliance, performance, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering.
- Compliance
SEC Division of Enforcement Publishes 2019 Annual Report
Read our summary of notable findings from the SEC Enforcement Division's Annual Report covering FY 2019.
- Compliance
The 2020 U.S. Election is Here: How is Your Firm Monitoring Political Contributions and Government Relationships?
A heightened political climate increases political contributions and political activities that can violate pay-to-play rules and generate fines or even prohibit future business. Now is the time to review your firm's policies and procedures for monitoring employees' political contributions and government relationships.
- Compliance
FINRA Publishes 2019 Examination Findings Report
On October 16, 2019, FINRA published its 2019 Report on Examination Findings and Observations. The Report lists FINRA’s examination findings and observations for the current year.
- Compliance