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SMS Message Rates May Apply: SEC Fines 16 Firms $81 Million for Recordkeeping Failures
The SEC announced that it settled charges with 16 investment advisers and broker-dealers alleging that the firms failed to maintain required electronic records. Learn more and get our tips for how to proactively strengthen your compliance program in our recent alert.
- SEC
- eComms Surveillance
- Compliance
Performance Precision: SEC's New FAQ Sharpens Focus on Gross and Net IRR Obligations
On February 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Investment Management released a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) clarifying requirements around gross and net performance obligations for Internal Rates of Returns (IRR) often seen in the private markets space. Read our alert to understand the key details.
- SEC Marketing Rule
- Performance
- Compliance
- Private Fund
Strategies to Transform Your Compliance Program with Technology - #3: Data
RegTech is about more than just fancy software – it’s also about data structure and integrity.
- RegTech
- ComplianceAlpha
Adviser-led Secondaries, Annual Fund Audits, and Annual Compliance Review Documentation Breakdown
The Adviser-led Secondaries Rule requires advisers to obtain an independent fair or valuation opinion while the Annual Fund Audits Rule requires advisers to obtain audits of their private funds annually and upon liquidation.
- Compliance
Celebrating Black History Month at ACA: African Americans and the Arts
ACA proudly joins in the celebration of Black History Month. This year, our spotlight shines on the theme "African Americans and the Arts," a rich tapestry of culture, expression, and resilience.
- ACA News
2024 FINRA Regulatory Oversight Report
The 2024 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report provides insight into findings from FINRA's Member Supervision, Market Regulation, and Enforcement programs.
- Compliance
- FINRA
Case Study: Outsourced Performance Calculation for a Large Asset Manager
This case demonstrates the value of outsourcing investment performance management to a reputable third-party service provider.
- Performance
- Managed Services
Checking Your Own Homework: The Need for Cybersecurity Independence
The consolidation of information technology and information security providers has unintended consequences including an increased risk of cybersecurity incidents and operational disruption.
- Cybersecurity
Private Fund Restricted Activities and Preferential Treatment Rules Breakdown
The Restricted Activities Rule focuses on transparency, disclosures, and consent while the Preferential Treatment Rule bans private fund advisers from providing preferential information to investors.
- Private Fund
- SEC
- Compliance
2024 Cybersecurity Benchmarking Survey
ACA has partnered with NSCP to gather data on cybersecurity trends, policies, and challenges across the financial services industry.
- Cybersecurity