Insights
FINRA Regulatory Actions in Q1 2021
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) Enforcement Division has issued its enforcement action summary reports for Q1 2021. The reports listed 40 enforcement actions brought against member firms. Read on for a summary of several enforcement actions brought against broker-dealers in Q1 2021.
- Compliance
Navigating Evolving Risks on the Regulatory Horizon
Regulatory change, COVID-19 fallout, and a rapidly mutating ecosystem of risks make this a challenging year for financial services firms. In our complimentary whitepaper, we examine the future of risk and compliance and how firms must respond to rapidly evolving circumstances.
- Trade & Transaction
- Compliance
- ESG
- Managed Services
- Regulatory Deadlines
- RegTech
- ComplianceAlpha
- FCA
- SEC
- Cybersecurity
- RiskMutation
- Brexit
- COVID-19
- GIPS Standards
- Mirabella
Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Major Fuel Pipeline; PE Firms Advised To Enhance Protections
A ransomware attack has led to the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. The Colonial Gas pipeline supplies gasoline, jet fuel, and other products to the eastern and southern U.S., providing 45% of the East Coast supply of fuel.
- Cybersecurity
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
Dell Vulnerability Discovered; Patching Advised for Millions of Users
On May 4, researchers released details of a security flaw in Dell devices. The flaw affects hundreds of millions of desktops, laptops, notebooks, and tablets. Dell has released additional details of the vulnerability and a recommended fix.
- Cybersecurity
Sneak Peek: ACA Spring Conference Aponix® Session Previews
ACA’s virtual spring conference is right around the corner. We encourage ACA Aponix clients to attend the sessions below or to invite other members of their teams to join in. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect and what you can expect to take away.
- Cybersecurity
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
- Events
FCA’s Proposals to Reform its MiFID Regime for Research and Best Execution
The FCA has issued a consultation paper outlining the first of its intended changes to "UK MiFID" conduct and organisational requirements. Learn more about the main proposals, the rationale behind them and the implications for investment firms
- Compliance
- Managed Services
Q1 2021 GIPS Compliance Mandate Update
The first in a series of quarterly updates, we provide a snapshot of institutional mandates and how those mandates ask about the calculation and presentation of performance. This information provides good insight into the demand for compliance with the GIPS standards and how that demand evolves over time.
- Performance
FCA Publishes Consultation Paper 21/7 – A New UK Prudential Regime for MiFID investment firms
Following the publication of the FCA's latest Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR) proposals, we examine the impact on MiFID investment firms, including key highlights, considerations, requirements and deadlines.
- Compliance
- Managed Services
Form PF Reminders for Advisors to Private Funds and Hedge Funds
We discuss why Form PF is so important, and share guidelines for meeting the SEC's filing requirements.
- SEC
- Compliance
2021 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey
ACA Group, the Investment Adviser Association, and Yuter Compliance Consulting invite you to participate in the 2021 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey. This survey, now in its 16th year, gathers anonymous information from U.S. investment advisers of all types and sizes for the purpose of reporting on industry trends.
- Compliance