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U.S. Regulatory Update – April 2023 Edition
This update includes tips for a stellar compliance program review, the download on the recent banking sector volatility, a reminder about Form BE-12 filing obligations, and more.
- Compliance
SEC Proposed Order Competition Rule
The SEC proposed to amend the order competition requirements of the National Market System, which would promote competition and protect individual investors.
- Compliance
- SEC
Will SM&CR Pass Its Own Fit and Proper Test?
SM&CR is being assessed by the FCA, PRA, and HM Treasury and invites stakeholder views on areas of potential change, specifically the effectiveness, scope, and proportionality of SM&CR and "other improvements" to SM&CR.
- Compliance
- FCA
Tip for Updating Your Compliance Program: Prohibited Transaction Exemption
To receive prohibited compensation, investment advisers and broker-dealers must comply with DOL's PTE 2020-02, including impartial conduct standards, required disclosures, policies, and an annual review.
- Compliance
White Paper: 4 Myths About Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight
This paper addresses 4 common myths firms often assume about cybersecurity portfolio oversight and provides a path forward to build an effective approach to cybersecurity across your portfolio.
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
- Cybersecurity
ACA Group Launches ACA Vantage to Help Meet Investor Expectations for Portfolio Company Cybersecurity Oversight
New solution provides private markets firms with strategic advantage to aid growing expectations into oversight of cybersecurity.
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
- Cybersecurity
- ACA News
Tip for Updating Your Compliance Program: Electronic Communications
The SEC will investigate advisers' use of electronic communication platforms. Advisors should review policies, poll employees, test email domains, and train staff to avoid penalties.
- eComms Surveillance
- Compliance
- RegTech
Phishing Campaign Taking Advantage of Annual Form ADV Update
Cybercriminals are posing as regulators in phishing attempts on investment advisers, requesting data, and threatening inactivity if not provided. Learn how to identify these phishing attempts and what to do if you receive one.
- Cybersecurity
White Paper: Interval and Tender Offer Funds
Learn the regulatory framework and operational considerations associated with unlisted closed-end funds.
- Distribution
Proposed Amendments for Regulation NMS
The SEC proposed various rule amendments to Regulation NMS to adopt variable minimum pricing increments, reduce access fee caps, and enhance the transparency of better-priced orders.
- Compliance
- SEC