In the wake of amendments to Form PF introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and set to take effect on March 12, 2025, private funds—especially hedge funds—are at the threshold of adapting to a revamped regulatory environment. This blog highlights key modifications and their consequences for the sector, signaling a substantial transformation in the reporting and operational protocols of private funds amidst intensified oversight

Le blog d'aujourd'hui se concentre sur la Circulaire CSSF concernant les Investment Rule Breaches and NAV errors et les défis que cela pose aux fonds basés au Luxembourg.

Today’s blog focuses on the New CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) Circular on Investment Rule Breaches and NAV errors, and the challenges this places on Luxembourg-based funds.

In a significant move that heralds a new era in securities regulation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended the reporting rules for beneficial ownership under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The amendments, announced in October 2023, bring about substantial changes to the filing deadlines for Schedule 13D and Schedule 13G, marking the first adjustment in nearly half a century.

In this blog, we delve into the details of the SEC's 13G and 13D amendments and analyze how they affect filings.

Compliance officers, finance directors, and chief operations officers were asked to rank their regulatory reporting priorities, revealing streamlining data collection as the top concern, closely followed by accuracy and regulatory updates. This article delves into the importance of these priorities and addresses how the AQMetrics end-to-end regulatory reporting platform provides a comprehensive solution.

As part of our ongoing Emerging Regulations Watch series, we delve into the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent amendments to Form PF. These amendments mark a pivotal moment in private fund reporting, aiming to bolster regulatory oversight and systemic risk monitoring.

Keep reading as we dissect the implications of these changes for private funds and advisers, providing insights to help you navigate them.

The global financial landscape is constantly shifting, and new regulations and amendments are often the driving force. With decades of experience in navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional regulatory changes, we are equipped to guide you through the maze, by introducing our new blog series: Emerging Regulations Watch, where we provide insights & analysis on new rules.

Kicking off this series, we set our sights on the Money Market Mutual Fund (“MMMF”) Regulatory Reform and the challenges this places on Money Market Funds (“MMFs”) with regard to Liquidity Risk Control.

This blog sets out the main steps AIFMs need to take over the next twelve months and simply sums up what AIFMs must do to comply with DORA.

With ever-emerging multi-jurisdictional regulations, buy-side firms must continually ensure that they maintain regulatory compliance. This is not always easy to accomplish as buy-side regulations have increased dramatically in scope and speed across the Globe.

How to extract, reconcile and get the most of your MiFID II transaction reporting data using the AQMETRICS ARM.

Embarking on a MiFID II transaction reporting migration? Discover a comprehensive guide to seamlessly navigating this process. Learn about the benefits and considerations of switching ARMs, streamlining the migration process, protecting sensitive data, and leveraging AQMetrics' differentiated approach.

Empower your firm with enhanced regulatory compliance.

The recent adoption of Rule 13f-2 by the Securities and Exchange Commission brings new transparency to short selling practices. Our latest blog delves into the critical aspects of this new rule, underscoring the need for an effective compliance strategy.