Insights
Industry Groups and Experts Align for Increased Transparency in Private Market Performance
Just when we thought the upcoming Uber IPO was the biggest news in private markets, we get a hot take from the Oracle of Omaha. At the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Warren Buffett noted “[w]e have seen a number of proposals from private equity funds where the returns are really not calculated in a manner that I would regard as honest; [i]f I were running a pension fund, I would be very careful about what was being offered to me.”
- Performance
Transaction Reporting: Six Common Failings
Hot on the heels of two well publicised MiFID I fines for transaction reporting failings, the FCA has published Market Watch 59, the content of which is totally monopolised by transaction reporting. This signals that the regulator is now squarely turning its attention to failings under the MiFID II regime. The FCA once more reinforces the importance of complete and accurate transaction reports.
- Compliance
Vote for ACA in the Waters Rankings 2019
We're excited that ACA has been shortlisted for Best Cyber-Security Provider, Best Portfolio Management System Provider, Best Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Systems Provider, and Best AML Compliance Solution Provider in the Waters Rankings 2019! Please take a moment to vote for us.
- ACA News
ACA Expands Regulatory Technology and Service Offerings in Europe
ACA Technology Solutions is pleased to announce our expanded regulatory technology and service offerings for our Europe clients.
- RegTech
ACA Compliance Group Announces Online Insider Trading Awareness Training for Investment Advisers
ACA Compliance Group is excited to announce the expansion of its online training platform which allows ACA to provide a variety of customized trainings for registered investment advisers across the industry.
- Compliance
The Changing Landscape of Compliance Staffing
The staffing needs for financial services firms are constantly evolving. The ever-changing regulatory landscape combined with the increasing adoption of regulatory technology can make finding and retaining qualified staff with the required proficiencies a challenge for HR departments and recruiters.
- Compliance
2019 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey
ACA Compliance Group and the Investment Adviser Association invite you to participate in the 2019 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey. The survey is open to compliance professionals at SEC-registered investment advisers. The survey will remain open through Friday, May 31.
- Compliance
12 Tips for Getting the Most Out of ACA’s Spring 2019 Compliance and Performance Conference
ACA’s Spring 2019 Compliance and Performance Conference is just around the corner and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to make the most of your time. Below are just a few ways to maximize your conference experience.
- Events
ACA Compliance Group Launches Consulting Services for Mutual Fund Board of Directors
ACA Compliance Group (“ACA”) has expanded its consulting services to support mutual fund boards and senior management with enhanced governance of critical issues, board oversight, and business judgement.
- Compliance
FinCEN Penalized First Peer-to-Peer Cryptocurrency Exchange
On April 18, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that they have imposed their first-ever penalty on a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange for violating AML regulations, amon
- AML and Financial Crime