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🚨 AI has officially taken the lead as the top compliance concern among investment advisers. According to the 2025 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey (IMCT), 57% of firms flagged AI as a hot topic and nearly half are increasing testing. But here's the risk: 44% of firms still aren't validating AI outputs. 💬 As ACA President Carlo di Florio says: "To stay ahead, compliance programs must evolve with the same speed as the risks they’re designed to manage." 📊 We are proud to partner with the Investment Adviser Association and Yuter Compliance Consulting to deliver 20 years of benchmarking insights that help firms improve oversight, reduce risk, and build future-ready compliance programs. Whether you're a CCO at a boutique firm or a global adviser, the 2025 IMCT Survey can help you benchmark your program, identify blind spots, and plan your next steps. ➡️ Read this year's top findings and download the full report: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03ybF400 #IMCTSurvey #Compliance #CCOs #CCO #InvestmentAdviser

The new Form PF isn’t just longer, it’s more demanding. Key changes include: ✔️ Daily gross reporting ✔️ Fund aggregate calculated value (GRFACV) for hedge funds ✔️ Internal rate of return (IRR) vs. time-weighted return (TWR) reporting ✔️ Trading vehicle look-through requirements These aren’t just last-minute tasks. They require planning, testing, and coordination. We’re helping firms operationalize now to avoid the deadline crunch. Start building your roadmap before the October 1, 2025, deadline. Keep reading to understand the changes and how to prepare: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03z-BM40 #FormPF #RegulatoryReporting #SEC #ACAInsights

A research analyst thought they could outsmart the system, trading on inside information across 13 companies, laundering nearly £200K, and profiting from market moves using contracts for difference. But even the most sophisticated schemes leave a trail. The FCA’s surveillance systems uncovered the pattern, leading to convictions and exposing over £1M in illicit gains. If your compliance framework can't detect in real time and operate across silos, it's already behind. See what this case reveals about the future of surveillance and enforcement: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zPxLr0 #MarketAbuse #Surveillance #TradeSurveillance #FCA #Compliance #AML

Still chasing spreadsheets and email threads to manage compliance? There’s a better way. Our guide, "Six Strategies for Digitizing Your Compliance Program," breaks down how firms are using RegTech to: ✔️ Eliminate manual tasks ✔️ Centralize oversight ✔️ Strengthen risk management Download and get started today: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zFpJT0 #ComplianceTechnology #RegTech #RiskManagement #ComplianceAlpha

🚨 Swiss Advisers: The U.S. door just reopened, but for how long?  After years of regulatory deadlock, the SEC is finally accepting registration applications from Swiss-based investment advisers again.  This is your moment to re-enter the U.S. market, but the window may not stay open forever. Here’s what’s back on the table:  ✅ Access U.S. clients  ✅ Advise U.S. funds  ✅ Build global credibility  If your firm was sidelined, now’s the time to act. We’re here to help you make up for lost time. Don’t wait to get your filing in before the next regulatory shift. Let our expert team help you today:  https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zwlZv0  #InvestmentAdvisers #SEC #SECRegistration  

Did you know 50% of the vulnerabilities discovered last year didn’t even exist the year before? That’s how fast the threat landscape is evolving. Traditional once-a-year penetration testing isn't enough. Leading firms are shifting to continuous testing to stay secure, maintain compliance, and avoid becoming the next headline. 👉 Learn what's driving the shift and how to modernize your testing strategy: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03zlGnQ0 #PenetrationTesting #PenTesting #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement

A surveillance program without clear ownership is a risk in itself. In our latest article, ACA experts Peter Kenny and Marc Salter explore how to build a surveillance program that’s not just compliant, but self-aware. Ask yourself: 💡 Are your alerts transparent and actionable? 💡 Do your systems reflect your policies? 💡 Are you spending time on real risks or just clearing noise? This piece is packed with practical questions to help you recalibrate your surveillance systems and refocus your team’s energy. Read it now: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03yvlsh0 #Surveillance #Compliance #RegTech #ComplianceTechnology

🚨DFSA CP161: Key Rule Changes for Category 2, 3, and 4 Firms Now in Effect The DFSA has finalized CP161, introducing a two-phase reform of capital and liquidity rules across the DIFC. Key changes: 📉 EBCM and ICAAP/IRAP removed (July 1, 2025) 📊 ABCR and revised PII rules introduced (July 1, 2026) 💧 New liquidity thresholds and EPRS reporting Now is the time to assess your exposure and prepare. Whether you're adjusting capital models, updating compliance frameworks, or preparing for EPRS integration, we can help. 👉 Read the full alert: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03yFb9D0 #DFSA #CP161 #DIFC #Compliance #CapitalPlanning #RiskManagement

📉 What if your best-performing strategy is actually your biggest compliance risk? That’s the uncomfortable question raised by a recent $560M market manipulation case. The firm’s trades looked smart, until regulators dug deeper. This case shows how behavioral blind spots and outdated controls can let misconduct scale undetected. 💡 Learn how to tell the difference between smart strategy and subtle abuse in our alert: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03ymFXn0 #MarketAbuse #AssetManagement #Surveillance #ComplianceAlert #ACAInsights #ComplianceAlpha

⚠️ Your SharePoint Server could be a backdoor, and attackers know it. Microsoft has confirmed active exploitation of a critical vulnerability affecting SharePoint Server 2016, 2019, and Subscription Edition. Over 75 organizations have already been hit. This is your signal to act. Fast. 🔗 Click to read our full alert and get step-by-step guidance: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.phubs.ly/Q03ymCSP0 #cybersecurity #cyberattack #SharePoint