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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional methods of portfolio oversight are increasingly inadequate against the mounting cyber threats. Recognising this shift, a strategic, programmatic approach to cybersecurity has become crucial for safeguarding investments and enhancing company valuations.

Apex Group, a prominent financial services business, and ACA Group (ACA), a leader in governance, risk, and compliance advisory in financial services, have joined forces to expand their service offerings through a strategic partnership.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reminded firms about the significance of data integrity and algorithmic governance in market abuse surveillance tools, as outlined in its Market Watch 79.

The global RegTech sector is projected to reach a value of $66.9bn by 2032, growing at a 22.6% CAGR from 2023, according to a report from Allied Market Research. Given its size, it is evident that the market is full of various types of RegTech solutions all claiming to revolutionise the output of compliance teams. However, with so much noise in the market, finding the right solution is like finding a needle in a haystack. FinTech Global spoke to several RegTech providers for an insight into what to look for.

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the completion of the highly anticipated climate disclosure rule.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently made significant adjustments to its regulatory framework, introducing two pivotal rules, Rules 3a5-4 and 3a44-2, collectively known as the Final Rules.

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial crimes, firms across the globe are grappling with the challenge of safeguarding their operations and reputation. Among the myriad of schemes that threaten the integrity of financial institutions, Business Email Compromise (BEC) stands out for its cunning simplicity and potentially devastating impact.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced a significant regulatory update on August 24, 2023, impacting private fund advisers through the adoption of the Private Fund Adviser Rules. This regulatory shift comprises several key components aimed at enhancing transparency and safeguarding investor interests. Among these, the Adviser-led Secondaries Rule and the Annual Fund Audits Rule stand out for their direct impact on fund management practices, accompanied by the amendment to the compliance review documentation requirements.

On the 6th of February, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Investment Management unveiled a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) aimed at clarifying the obligations surrounding gross and net Internal Rates of Returns (IRR) in the private markets arena. ACA Global, a GRC solution developer, has offered some guidance highlights the SEC's commitment to ensuring transparency and comparability in performance reporting.

As another year draws to a close in the RegTech industry, the sector is peering up at a new unexpected leviathan in its midst – Generative AI. The technology, virtually unknown in the mainstream at the start of this year, has created not just new opportunities but completely new challenges for the industry to grip its teeth into.