SEC Examinations: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Hear from our experienced ACA Wealth experts who will discuss SEC examinations, including what to expect, what we’re seeing in the current landscape, and how to prepare.
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Compliance Insights and Alerts
Compliance teams are constantly challenged to keep pace with ever-evolving regulatory compliance news and change while navigating the pressures of geopolitical threats, economic crises, and third-party risks. Uncertain times require a nimble approach to achieve compliance and address business priorities in new ways to enable innovation and growth while minimizing risk.
As the global regulation continues to change, it's key that you keep up to speed with latest developments. Here we capture the latest regulatory compliance trends, industry insights, risk alerts, and events.
Latest insights and alerts
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules to Vacate the SEC's Private Fund Adviser Rules
Although the court ruled to vacated the SEC's Private Fund Adviser Rules, we do not see this as a moment to "put pencils down,” but rather to monitor closely and continue with compliance readiness under potential appeal outcomes.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
- SEC
- Private Fund
The Overseas Funds Regime
Marketing a new fund in the UK that is domiciled overseas to retail investors is about to change. New EEA UCITS could be coming to market in the UK by November, 2024.
Article
- FCA
- Compliance
Changes Coming to the NFA’s Member Questionnaire (Formerly Known as the Annual Questionnaire)
New amendments adopted by the NFA will require individuals who are both a principal and an associated person to review, sign, and submit the Member Questionnaire.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
FINRA Maintenance Margin Requirements Become Effective May 22, 2024
FINRA’s amendments to Rule 4210 requires members to collect margin for each counterparty's excess mark or market loss related to covered agency transactions.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
- FINRA
Ten Advantages of Pursuing FCA Authorisation
We outline ten reasons why seeking FCA authorisation can bring benefits beyond compliance, including enhanced credibility, market access, investor confidence, and long-term sustainability.
Article
- FCA
- Compliance
SEC Examinations Division to Evaluate Firms’ Readiness for T+1
The SEC Examinations Division issued a risk alert reminding broker-dealers, clearing agencies, and investment advisers of their new obligations in connection with the transition to T+1 settlement of certain securities transactions.
Compliance Alert
- Compliance
- SEC