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Fortinet Releases Patch to Fix SSO Exploitation in FortiOS: Urgent Action Required

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Fortinet, a major provider of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, has disclosed and patched a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting multiple Fortinet products that use FortiCloud Single Sign-On (SSO). Tracked as CVE-2026-24858, the issue is confirmed to be under active exploitation and could allow unauthorized administrative access to affected devices. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency […]

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2026 Regulatory Filings Resource Center: Prepare for SEC, FINRA, and Global Obligations

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Regulatory compliance is complex. Missing a filing deadline or overlooking an ongoing obligation can lead to costly penalties and reputational risk. ACA’s 2026 Filings and General Obligations Resource Center brings together essential resources designed for compliance leaders and teams managing global requirements. What’s Inside 2026 SEC and Global Regulatory Filings Calendar Quarterly breakdown of deadlines

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The SEC Clarifies Marketing Rule: Net Performance Fees and Promoter Disqualification Relief

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On January 15, 2026, the SEC Division of Investment Management released two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Marketing Rule under the Advisers Act. One clarifies how advisers should present net performance in marketing materials when the fees charged to the advertised audience differ from the fees historically charged. The other permits investment advisers to compensate certain promoters

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Enhancing Investor-Level Performance Calculation for a UK Private Credit Firm

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Company: Leading UK-Based Private Credit Investment FirmLocation: United KingdomFinancial Services Sector: Private Credit Background Meeting Rising Regulatory and Investor Expectations A leading UK-based private credit investment firm, authorised and regulated by the FCA, faced growing pressure to enhance investor- and fund-level performance reporting. Increasing regulatory expectations and investor demands for transparency and operational rigor highlighted

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ESMA Tightens MiFID II Conflict Oversight for 2026

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ESMA has announced a major regulatory initiative aimed at strengthening investor protection across the EU. During 2026, the regulator will launch a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) with National Competent Authorities (NCAs) to review how investment firms manage conflicts of interest under MiFID II. Key focus areas include: Governance and controls: Ensuring firms have robust frameworks

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Turning Nature Risk Disclosure into ESG Strategy

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As investors and regulators sharpen their focus on climate risk, nature-related risks are emerging as the next frontier in sustainable finance. Yet, for many sectors, the question remains: How do you measure and manage dependencies on ecosystems? We recently partnered with Ranchland Capital Partners (“RCP”) to develop their first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)-aligned

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Seven AI Notetaker Risks and What CCOs Need to Know

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Financial firms are rapidly adopting AI note-taker tools because they are convenient and efficient. However, these tools capture sensitive discussions and potentially material non-public information (MNPI) before compliance has reviewed it, which introduces significant regulatory and operational risks. To protect your firm, you need to understand the most pressing issues these tools create. Unvetted sensitive

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FINRA Releases 2026 Oversight Report Highlighting AI, Cybersecurity, and Compliance Risks

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FINRA’s 2026 Annual Oversight Report underscores both familiar priorities and emerging risks shaping the regulatory landscape. While Regulation Best Interest, senior investor protections, and financial responsibilities remain central themes, the report introduces new considerations around Generative AI (GenAI), cybersecurity, and technology-driven vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity and Cyber-enabled Fraud Cybersecurity remains a dominant supervisory priority, closely linked to

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DFSA Crypto Token Suitability Requirements Are Now Live

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The DFSA has tightened its expectations for how firms should assess the suitability of Crypto Tokens, with updated requirements taking effect on 12 January 2026. This shift to a firm-led suitability model represents a major increase in accountability for regulated firms, raising expectations around evidence, documentation, and defensible assessments. Under the new approach, firms can

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AI’s Role in Private Fund Advising

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As private fund advisers integrate AI into diligence, portfolio management, and investment decision‑making, they take on new regulatory, data governance, and fiduciary responsibilities. AI tools often rely on large volumes of proprietary and sensitive information, increasing the risk of unauthorized access when processed through external or even enterprise‑grade platforms. Human oversight remains critical: AI models

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