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Q&A on FinCEN’s New AML Requirements for Certain Investment Advisers

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On August 28, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final rule (the “Final Rule”) that subjects certain registered investment advisers (“RIAs”) and exempt reporting advisers (“ERAs”) to anti-money...more

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FinCEN Issues Final Rule Expanding Anti-Money Laundering/ Countering the Financing of Terrorism Requirements for Investment...

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On September 4, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), U.S. Department of Treasury, published a final rule (the “Final Rule”) expanding the definition of “financial institution” under the Bank Secrecy Act...more

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AML Update: SEC and FinCEN Propose Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Identification Programs for Investment Advisers

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Introduction - On 13 May 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the US Department of Treasury’s (DoT) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) jointly proposed rulemaking to implement Section 326 of the...more

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Regulation Round Up - May 2024

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Key developments in May 2024: ESG: The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) updated its webpage on the sustainability disclosure requirements (“SDR”) and investments labelling regime. Among other things, the webpage has been...more

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FinCEN and SEC Move Closer to New AML Requirements for Investment Advisers & ERAs

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On May 13, 2024, FinCEN and the SEC jointly proposed a new rule that would require SEC-registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers to maintain written customer identification programs (CIPs). The new rule...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Investment Adviser Compliance Index - March 2024

The Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) is a relatively compact statute, and for many years the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted relatively few regulations specifically targeting Advisers Act...more

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FinCEN Again Proposes Sweeping AML Requirements for Registered Investment Advisers & ERAs

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On February 13, 2024, FinCEN proposed a long-awaited rule to combat illicit finance and national security threats in the asset management industry. The new rule would impose similar requirements on investment advisers that...more

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AIFMD II – A Summary of the Key Changes

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10 years after the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) entered into force, the Council of the European Union (EU) has published the final text of the political agreement reached in relation to the changes...more

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The SEC Publishes 2024 Examination Priorities Ahead of Schedule, Previewing Key Areas of Focus for Registered Entities

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On 16 October 2023, the Division of Examinations (Division) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its examination priorities for the 2024 fiscal year (the Report). The Division released this Report...more

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The Dual Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms In Hong: Kong Key Highlights – Part 2

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In our previous alert, we provided an overview of the new Dual Licensing Regime and highlighted the consequences of relevant breaches of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), as amended...more

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Regulation Round Up - April 2023

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Welcome to the UK Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Key developments in April 2023: 28 April FCA Handbook: The Financial Conduct...more

K2 Integrity

[Webinar] Crypto in a Time of Uncertainty - June 7th, 9:30 am PT

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Join our panel of experts for a one-hour session as they discuss the current state of the digital asset ecosystem, the unique challenges of anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance in the digital asset space, and...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - September 22nd - 23rd, Toronto, ON, Canada

The Canadian Institute’s 7th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions returns to Toronto in-person and via livestream on September 22-23! Join a Canadian and international faculty of government of officials,...more

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One step closer to mandatory whistleblower systems in Germany

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Following Germany's initial attempt last year to implement the EU Whistleblower Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/1937), aimed at ensuring harmonized and improved protection of whistleblowers throughout Europe, the Federal...more

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FinCEN’s $390 Million case against Capital One – And What it Means for AML Enforcement

As the financial services industry prepares for expanded criminal and civil enforcement under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) with the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, FinCEN’s recent case against Capital One...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery - Geneva - March 23rd - 25th, 12:15 pm - 5:15 pm CET

The 15th Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference – Geneva has been reimagined for 2021 and will take place in a virtual format!... The programme will stay true to its raison d’être-continuing to stand apart as the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Webinar] Virtual Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami - October 28th - 30th, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT

C5’s and ACI’s Virtual Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami is the quintessential gathering for practitioners located offshore and across the globe. Unlike other events, this programme is your best opportunity to enhance...more

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Wolfsberg Group Statement on Developing an Effective Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Program

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The Wolfsberg Group has published a statement on how financial institutions can develop an effective anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing program. The Wolfsberg Group was established in 2002 and comprises...more

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[Webinar] Fraud and Asset Tracing War Stories - August 11th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

We invite you to join leading fraud, asset tracing and recovery experts at ACI’s Virtual “War Story” Boardroom - a complimentary, 1-hour webinar for a candid discussion of recent war stories. Don’t miss a worthwhile...more

Dechert LLP

FCA Enforcement Risk: The Year Ahead

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The FCA’s Business Plan for 2020/21 comes at a time of great uncertainty in the financial markets. The FCA’s primary focus will be on mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on the markets and protecting consumers in this regard,...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Videocast: Asset management regulation in 2020 videocast series – FinTech initiatives

Asset managers will need to consider how FinTech developments impact their business model in 2020, including developments related to digital asset securities, cryptocurrency-based ETFs and blockchain. In this Bottom Line...more

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2020 Funds First Update - February 2020

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Welcome to our Funds First Update. In this briefing we set out an overview of some of the main developments and upcoming changes that we think will be of impact to fund managers, fund investors and to the funds sector as a...more

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OFAC, EU, and UK financial sanctions - are you compliant? Top tips for financial institutions, private equity, debt funds and...

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On 6 November we held a breakfast seminar focusing on the most important sanctions issues affecting the City and how to manage compliance with different financial sanctions regimes effectively. ...more

Jones Day

Setting Up Crypto Funds in the European Union

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While the crypto market is still in its early stages, the number of asset managers offering funds investing in cryptocurrencies and companies using blockchain or distributed ledger technology ("DLT") is constantly growing....more

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Investment Funds Update – Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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No-deal Brexit preparations: BaFin criticizes financial entities for missing Brexit preparation with regard to license requirements - As of March 2019, Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin (Bundesanstalt...more

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