It is impossible to rely on systems that ignore the tremendous amount of data available to us in the transaction history. Post-trade analysis that begins and ends with the days trading activity is simply ineffective.
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The SEC is proposing a new rule 206(4)-4 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 that would require SEC-registered investment advisers…
The NFA recently amended NFA Compliance Rule 2-46 to impose a $200 late fee for each business day that members are late with their filings. This late fee will become effective for all such filings starting on September 30, 2016.
The SEC has expanded its cybersecurity examinations to include testing of firms’ implementation of procedures and controls
The GIPS Compliance Form deadline is rapidly approaching…
Ascendant’s ongoing education series ComplianceCast returns on Thursday, June 16 at 2 pm ET with an episode focused on regulatory…
A password manager is a much better way to keep track of your passwords and ensure they are all secure and up to industry standard. Browser-saved password don’t offer a lot and can sometimes lead people into the pitfalls of poor password management.
The SEC plans to propose the rules establishing a program of third-party compliance assessment in April 2017
A 2013 speech by Stephen L. Cohen, Associate Director of Enforcement of the SEC, highlighted the importance of corporate compliance…
Guidance, doing the right thing, understanding the regulations and building solid compliance programs are triumphs not just for the regulated firms, but also for the industry and investors alike.
With investment advisers encouraged to begin filing suspicious activity reports (SARs) as soon as possible upon the issuance of the final anti-money…
CCOs are worried about CCO liability due to various concerns and confusions.