Regulation

The regulator’s latest initiative found most firms have written policies in place, but they need to improve their maintenance.

Fund managers hold huge amounts of data and sensitive information, so tackling the sharp rise in cyber-crime is a priority. Zak Bentley finds out how to defend against an attack.

The BVCA has said it supports the plans in principle, but they need to be proportionate

The re-emergence of Hester Peirce, extension of the JOBS act and silence over enforcement division powers all point to a change in direction for the US regulator.

Private equity firms that do not sufficiently disclosure how they calculate IRR could face enforcement action, writes Vivek Pingili, vice-president of compliance at consulting firm Cordium.

A recommendation to digitise stamp duty payments could expose fund managers restructuring, reorganising or transferring partnerships to more tax.

In six months, FCA-regulated private equity firms could be required to record all phone calls that relate to ‘arranging a transaction.’

The UK negotiating team lacks the necessary understanding of the industry to broker a workable deal for asset managers, according to global sponsors.

The global asset manager moves on to the photo- and video-sharing platform.

Steven Peikin will work alongside Stephanie Avakian who has been acting director of the division since December.