ACA Compliance Group's Greg Mekanik recently shared his insights with the Hedge Fund Law Report in a three-part series on the practical implications of the SEC’s interpretation regarding standard of conduct for investment a
Compliance
November 12, 2019
November 12, 2019
The SEC has extended its no-action letter relief on MiFID II Research Payments until July 2023. We examine the longer-term implications of the Extension Letter and outline interesting points raised by the regulator.
November 8, 2019
In an effort to ensure that the regulations applying to investment advisers remain relevant in the digital age, the staff of the SEC announced significant changes to the rules and guidance surrounding the marketing and advertising activities of registered investment advisers and the engagement of solicitors. Read our compliance alert to learn more.
November 6, 2019
Read our summary of notable findings from the SEC Enforcement Division's Annual Report covering FY 2019.
November 5, 2019
A heightened political climate increases political contributions and political activities that can violate pay-to-play rules and generate fines or even prohibit future business. Now is the time to review your firm's policies and procedures for monitoring employees' political contributions and government relationships.
November 4, 2019
On October 16, 2019, FINRA published its 2019 Report on Examination Findings and Observations. The Report lists FINRA’s examination findings and observations for the current year.
October 31, 2019
Last week, William St. Louis, FINRA Senior Vice President and Regional Director, stated at the SIFMA C&L New York Regional Seminar that the regulator would begin reviewing firms in November to assess their Regulation Best Interest compliance readiness. Reg BI becomes effective on June 30, 2020.
October 24, 2019
The FCA has published Market Watch 62, in which it expresses significant concerns about authorised firms’ systems and controls when it comes to Personal Account Dealing (“PAD”).
October 22, 2019
With less than three months of the year remaining, compliance professionals are feeling the pressure to cross off those final to-do’s for 2019 and build a strong foundation for 2020. To get firsthand insight on the challenges CCOs face, we sat down with one of ACA’s newest senior principal consultants and former CCO, Leigh Emery, to chat about the year-end obstacles, how to overcome them, and what trends to prepare for in 2020.
October 22, 2019
Following on from Market Watch 59, the FCA has just published Market Watch 62 where yet again it is taking aim at the numerous data quality issues seen in MiFIR transaction reports. The FCA’s persistent focus on the topic and the fact that many firms do not appear to be taking on board their observations make it increasingly likely that the FCA’s patience might be wearing thin.
October 16, 2019
On October 8, 2019, FINRA released a new Reg BI and Form CRS Checklist to help firms determine whether their supervisory systems are in compliance with Regulation Best Interest and the Form CRS Relationship Summary.
October 9, 2019
Despite being pleased with progress so far around Research Unbundling, the FCA says it's a work in progress. The regulator will conduct another review in 18-24 months. What must firms consider to ensure their approach to research payments meets regulatory expectations?