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SEC Conducts Sweep of AI Use by Investment Advisers

As part of the SEC’s recent focus on AI, the Division of Examinations has initiated a sweep of investment advisers on how AI-based tools are being used by the firms.

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  • Compliance
  • Cybersecurity
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The Case for Outsourcing Investment Performance Services

By streamlining processes and leveraging the third-parties, firms can improve the efficiency and accuracy of their performance measurement and reporting processes, potentially leading to further cost savings.

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  • Performance
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Three Eras of Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight

Cybersecurity oversight of portfolio companies is continually evolving to meet new risks. Three eras can be roughly defined based on different approaches that have been adopted.

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  • Cybersecurity
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2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Regulations Calendar Highlights

Our calendar highlights important ESG regulation effective dates and disclosure and reporting obligations for 2024 in the UK and EU.

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  • ESG
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Private Fund Adviser Rules Cheat Sheet

Our SEC Private Fund Adviser Rules cheat sheet is designed to simplify these intricate regulations.

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  • Private Fund
  • SEC
  • Compliance
  • Performance
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ACA Group Advancing Beyond Boundaries by Clinching RegTech100 for Innovation and Growth

ACA is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized once again as a RegTech100 company for 2024 by RegTech Analyst.

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  • RegTech
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Laying the Groundwork for Future Shadow Trading Enforcement

The denial of a summary judgement in the SEC's case against a pharmaceutical company executive opens the door for the SEC to pursue other shadow trading cases.

Compliance Alert
  • RegTech
  • Compliance
  • Trade Surveillance
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Strategies to Transform Your Compliance Program with Technology - #1: Champion(s)

Having a knowledgeable, engaged business partner behind you will help ensure that technology is implemented effectively and adopted successfully.

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  • RegTech
  • Compliance
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The Corporate Transparency Act: The Latest Iteration of Customer Due Diligence in the Financial Crime Toolkit

FinCEN issued the Corporate Transparency Act to create greater transparency into the beneficial owners of small companies.

Compliance Alert
  • AML and Financial Crime
  • Compliance
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The Slippery Slope of Private Fund Manager Issuer Exemption

For firms marketing privately-issued securities, whether as a private fund manager or issuer, ensuring their activity is compliant with FINRA or SEC regulations is essential.

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