FCA Regulatory Training
Whether someone is new to your team, or you need to ensure that you or your existing team members have sufficient knowledge and understanding to comply with current regulations, we offer a wide range of compliance training, designed to help you and your firm understand the regulatory framework and apply compliance.
Tailored In-House Training
Our tailored training is ideal for larger groups or if you have specific topics to be briefed on, or complex scheduling and timing for busy teams in different jurisdictions. Check out our menu of tailored training topics and options here or speak to us about how our virtual and interactive courses can be customised to meet your learning objectives and the content developed to meet your specific requirements.
Latest insights
ACA Compliance Group Announces New Sexual Harassment Prevention Online Training
ACA Compliance Group is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its online training platform to include its newest course on sexual harassment awareness and prevention.
- ACA News
EMIR REFIT: What do I need to know?
The amended European Market Infrastructure Regulation (“EMIR REFIT” or simply “REFIT”) came into force on 17 June. It’s designed to simplify a derivatives regime currently seen as burdensome to some market participants, particularly those whose risk profile is unlikely to impact macro stability. In this note, we summarise the key reforms and give some pointers about what you need to think about.
- Compliance
FCA puts Private Markets Firms’ Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Controls under the spotlight
Given the tone of the business plan with regards to financial crime, and a reiteration of its focus on firm governance and culture, it is no surprise that the assessments by the FCSST focussed on 6 areas. If the indications from the documents requested by the FCSST, and the interviews that took place during the onsite portion of the assessment, are anything to go by, it is clear the FCA is following through on its intent to be more intrusive.
- AML and Financial Crime
SEC Approves Regulation Best Interest
On June 5, 2019, the SEC passed Regulation Best Interest (“Reg BI”). Broker-dealers will be required to act in the best interest of their retail customers when recommending any securities transaction or investment strategy. Here's what you need to know.
- Compliance
2019 Anti-Money Laundering Regulatory Climate Update
Although there are political signals that the current U.S. administration will provide financial institutions regulatory enforcement relief in comparison to years prior, this is not the case. As evidenced by the consistent penalties enforced over the past several years, AML/BSA regulatory enforcement remains a top priority.
- AML and Financial Crime
ACA Compliance Group Announces Enhanced Trade Blotter Review Analysis Powered by ACA’s Decryptex Market Abuse Surveillance Technology
ACA's automated trade blotter review tool helps SEC-registered investment adviser clients keep pace with the SEC’s enhanced use of technology to detect insider trading, market abuse, and other potential misconduct.
- RegTech
- Trade Surveillance