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SEC Proposes Sweeping Changes Affecting Private Fund Managers
On February 9, 2022, the SEC proposed five new rules as well as amendments to Rules 204-2 and 206(4)-7 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. According to the SEC, these proposals are designed to address "concerns that arise out of the opacity that is prevalent in the private fund structure."
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
- Private Fund
Lifting the Lid on the Systematic Trading: The Most Common Compliance Pitfalls
Navigating the matrix-like world of algorithmic trading is a complex task for compliance officers at SEC and FCA registered firms. Poor management results in adverse impacts for investors, losses or reputational damage. We reveal common compliance errors and provide guidance on how to rectify them.
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- Compliance
Private Markets Quarterly Update 2021 Q4
Learn more about recent regulatory developments industry insights in our Private Markets Quarterly Newsletter.
Newsletter
- Compliance
NFA Announces Extension of Relief from On-site Branch Inspections
The NFA issued a Notice to Members on February 1, 2022, extending relief from performing on-site annual branch office inspections.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
SEC’s Examination Division Shares Observations Relating to Common Deficiencies Uncovered in Private Fund Manager Examinations
On January 27, 2022, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (EXAMS) shared observations relating to common deficiencies uncovered in the examination of private fund advisers over a five-year period. These observations are a sequel to, and supplement, the observations EXAMS shared in their June 2020 risk alert. In our in-depth analysis, we cover what firms need to know about this risk alert.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
Transaction Reporting Errors Expose Huge Gaps for Market Abuse and Systemic Risk Monitoring
ACA Group research has detected more than 6 million transaction reporting errors across a sample of 30 review projects, averaging 200,000 errors per review, with 97% of reports under MiFIR/EMIR contain inaccuracies. These errors expose huge gaps for market abuse and systemic risk monitoring.
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- Compliance
- Trade & Transaction
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ACA Group Acquires Global Trading Analytics to Offer Clients Leading Transaction Cost Analysis Capabilities
ACA Group Acquires Global Trading Analytics to Offer Clients Leading Transaction Cost Analysis Capabilities
Five ACA Group Leaders Recognized Among the 2&20 Top 100 Most Influential People in the Service Provision for Alternative Investment Firms
Five ACA Group Leaders Recognized Among the 2&20 Top 100 Most Influential People in the Service Provision for Alternative Investment Firms
ACA Group Recognized as RegTech100 Company for Fifth Consecutive Year
ACA Group Recognized as RegTech100 Company for Fifth Consecutive Year