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Tip for Updating Your Compliance Program: Form CRS

The SEC put out a Bulletin “to help insure investment professionals live up to” their obligations under Regulation BI and the Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers (the “Fiduciary Interpretation”). We share tips for meeting these standards.

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  • Compliance
  • SEC
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ACA Group Wins Big at 2023 HFM European Services Awards

ACA's client-focused model and technology-enabled solutions continue to set them apart.

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  • ACA News
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Building a Programmatic Approach to Cybersecurity Oversight

A formal and consistent cybersecurity oversight program is necessary across all portfolio companies to protect investments and meet investor expectations.

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  • Portfolio Company Risk Management
  • Cybersecurity
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A Primer in Launching an ETF Under a Turn-Key Structure

Looking to launch an ETF? We share what you need to know to get started including costs, timing, and resources required.

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  • Compliance
  • Distribution
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Tip for Updating Your Compliance Program: Fiduciary Standard

The SEC put out a Bulletin “to help insure investment professionals live up to” their obligations under Regulation BI and the Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers (the “Fiduciary Interpretation”). We share tips for meeting these standards.

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  • Compliance
  • SEC
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Car Washes, Motels... now the Post Office? Money Laundering hits the UK High Street.

In December 2022 the FCA issued final notice against a UK regulated bank for serious and persistent gaps in its anti-money laundering (AML) controls in its Business Banking portfolio. New reporting shows the UK Post Office system was specifically targeted to launder those proceeds and moved approximately £1.3bln through the institution.

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  • AML and Financial Crime
FAQ: Principles for Responsible Investment

FAQ About the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

We’ve put together an FAQ to help you navigate the various requirements of being a PRI signatory (including the annual reporting requirement).

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  • ESG
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2023 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey is Now Open

The survey, now in its 18th year, gathers anonymous information from U.S. investment advisers of all types and sizes for the purpose of reporting on industry trends.

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  • Compliance
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Checklist: Cybersecurity Board Reporting

Upcoming regulations will likely require more board oversight and involvement in a company's cybersecurity program. Our checklist can help you create an effective report for the board to perform its required cybersecurity oversight.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • Portfolio Company Risk Management
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Michael Reddy Joins ACA Group as Global Services Leader 

Michael Reddy has joined the firm as Global Services Leader, overseeing ACA’s Regulatory Technology (RegTech) platform, ComplianceAlpha®, and Managed Services.

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  • RegTech
  • ComplianceAlpha
  • Managed Services