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Our most popular webcasts of 2022 discuss the regulatory change that occurred throughout the year and how firms can adjust to new requirements.
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.
Be prepared for the year ahead with our calendar of key regulatory reporting deadlines, on-going and annual regulatory obligations, and national holidays.
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.
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.
EXAMS issued its sixth Risk Alert to let advisers and broker-dealers know how firms are failing to meet their obligations under Regulation S-ID, the “Identity Theft Red Flag Rule."
The 2024 AI Benchmarking Survey by ACA Aponix and NSCP reveals that, despite enthusiasm for AI, financial firms lack formal AI governance frameworks, testing protocols, and third-party oversight.
ACA Foreside has been awarded Best ETF Distributor at the 2024 ETF Express US Awards in New York City.
We are pleased to announce that Robert Baker, JD, CFA has joined ACA Group, bringing nearly two decades of experience from the Examination and Enforcement Division at the SEC.
We'll explain how the decision to outsource GRC services is no longer just a win for the Chief Compliance Officer – it offers a solution that can deliver substantial value across the entire C-suite and enterprise.
This unique webinar, which will share the results and key findings from over 200 compliance leaders that participated in the ACA and NSCP’s 2024 AI Benchmarking Survey.