ACA Group: Our team joined the Marcus Evans COO Summit to discuss how hero culture creates operational risk.
Tags: hero culture, operational risk, COO, capacity
ACA Group - ALTALLO Digest
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Risk Management
ACA Group: To help firms avoid performance reporting errors, we developed a new four-pillar framework for strengthening oversight and improving data quality.
Tags: performance, data quality, reporting, governance
Cybersecurity
ACA Group: Many AI platforms can unintentionally bypass existing access controls and expose sensitive firm and client data.
Tags: AI, Risk Management, Data & Analytics, Compliance
ACA Group: A coordinated voice phishing (vishing) campaign is targeting financial services firms like hedge funds and private equity.
Tags: Vishing, Social engineering, Cyber risk
Technology
ACA Group: We have partnered with Pagefreezer to help financial services firms automate website archiving for SEC and FINRA recordkeeping.
Tags: Recordkeeping, Archiving, RegTech, Compliance
Compliance
ACA Group: Compliance should be a foundational part of any fund launch, not an afterthought.
Tags: Fund launch, Emerging managers, Compliance
Other
ACA Group: A recurring theme among COOs: false economies.
ACA Group: Wealth management is transforming.
ACA Group: Many fund launch delays are not driven by market conditions.
ACA Group: Ready to expand your fund distribution into the U.S.?
Compliance & Regulatory
ACA Group: The pressure to “do more with less” is not new.
ACA Group: Is your firm ready for what comes after FCA authorisation?
ACA Group: The FCA has proposed the most significant overhaul of the UK's alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) regime.
ACA Group: Regulatory expectations for complex registered investment company (RIC) structures continue to rise.
ACA Group: Still managing user access manually?
ACA Group: Crypto oversight in the UK is entering a decisive phase.
ACA Group: Are low-value communications taking over your review queue?
ACA Group: Effective compliance is no longer just about meeting regulatory requirements.
ACA Group: Join our 2026 Back to Basics Compliance Fundamentals webcast to prepare for evolving SEC expectations.
Tags: SEC, Compliance, Webcast, Regulation
ACA Group: As alternative investment firms grow, compliance challenges often grow with them.
ACA Group: Private credit managers are facing increased scrutiny around material nonpublic information (MNPI) risk.
ACA Group: ACA’s London office has recently hosted a series of events focused on practical insight, professional development, and strengtheni...
ACA Group: Ranchland Capital Partners (RCP) operates at the intersection of ecosystem health and financial performance, investing in ranches...
ACA Group: We analyzed the findings from the FSRA's Cyber Risk Management Survey, which highlight where firms may face gaps ahead of new rules.
Tags: Cybersecurity, Regulation, Risk Management, FSRA
ACA Group: We are hosting an FCA-focused webcast on 30 June to explore the opportunities and practical implications of tokenisation.
Tags: Tokenisation, Digital Assets, FCA, Regulation
ACA Group: What are the top priorities for investment operations leaders in 2026?
ACA Group: The FCA’s latest RegData request on client categorisation and certified investors signals increasing scrutiny of how firms classif...
ACA Group: We are joining Anduin Transactions to discuss how integrated technology and AML/KYC workflows are reshaping private markets.
Tags: AML, KYC, Private Markets, Technology
ACA Group: Our new checklist explores the practical considerations for firms seeking FCA authorisation.
Tags: FCA, Authorisation, Governance, Risk Management
ACA Group: Expanding into the U.S.? Understanding SEC registration requirements early is critical.
ACA Group: Regulatory expectations around AML, financial crime, and market abuse are rising.
ACA Group: We are pleased to announce that Trey Loughran has joined ACA Group as Chief Executive Officer.
ACA Group: With the June 3, 2026, amended Regulation S-P compliance date approaching, firms should expect increased SEC scrutiny around how c...
ACA Group: Regulatory expectations around fund oversight are expanding, and the treasurer role is evolving with them.
ACA Group: AI is rapidly reshaping compliance and operations across financial services, but many firms are still navigating how to scale adop...
ACA Group: ACA Group: FCA is treating non-financial misconduct as a governance and SM&CR issue, not just HR
Tags: FCA, Compliance, Non-Financial Misconduct, SMCR
ACA Group: The private credit market faces increased scrutiny from investors and regulators due to expanding retail access, leading to pressure on firms for stronger disclosures and clearer insights into investor outcomes.
Tags: private credit, regulation, disclosures, valuation
ACA Group: Day 2 at the hashtag#ACAConference. What’s actually holding firms back from turning AI ambition into operational reality? A lot of it comes back to the gap between AI in theory and execution.
ACA Group: Wealth platforms are demanding clearer, more comparable sustainability information from private fund managers.
ACA Group: Companies House WebFiling Security Issue Identified
ACA Group: Entering the U.S. market? Make sure you understand the rules first.
ACA Group: This blog outlines what firms need to build a compliant, scalable framework that opens doors in one of the world's most influential financial markets
Tags: FCA, Compliance
ACA Group: With FCA timelines accelerating, authorization success now hinges on preparation, not patience
Tags: FCA, Authorization
ACA Group: Is Your Fund Paying for Your Firm's Overhead?
Tags: Fund Administration, Compliance
ACA Group: The European Commission's proposed SFDR 2.0 suggests a potential shift toward simpler, more proportionate ESG disclosure rules.
Tags: Compliance, ESG, Regulation
ACA Group: If your valuation framework hasn't been tested recently, you're at risk.
Tags: Compliance, Valuation, Risk