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Key Takeaways from the SEC 2025 Examination Priorities for Investment Advisers
Throughout the course of the calendar year, the SEC uses several forms of communication to keep investment advisers updated on the compliance issues that concern them. These forms of communication include risk alerts, official notices and bulletins, announcements of enforcement actions, and public statements and speeches. The SEC’s most highly anticipated communication, however, is the release of its examination priorities for the coming year. The SEC derives these examination priorities, in part, from the practices, products, and services that were found to present heightened risk to investors during previous examinations of firms under its jurisdiction. The SEC’s annual examination priorities announcement is a culmination of its most pressing concerns at the time of release. Below lists out key takeaways from the SEC 2025 examination priorities for Investment Advisers.
STP Investment Services Unveils New Compliance Services Practice
STP Investment Services (STP), a leading global provider of technology-enabled end-to-end investment servicing solutions, today announced the launch of its new compliance services practice, STP ComplianceAdvisor. The new offering addresses an increasing demand from STP clients seeking compliance solutions to navigate increasingly complex regulatory challenges. This new vertical for STP follows STP’s recent launch of BluePrint, a cloud-native solution that unites data from disparate sources into a single streamlined user interface.
Cybersecurity Awareness: Challenges and Future of Data Governance
STP’s Jim Lewis, Head of Technology, was featured as a guest spotlight in Nasdaq’s TradeTalks Newsletter answering questions about challenges for companies around data governance and where he thinks data governance will evolve in the next decade.
Read his informative thoughts below.
Why Trust is the Cornerstone of Our Partnerships
Trust serves as the foundation of every successful partnership and decision. When you choose our services, you’re not just selecting a provider based on pricing or offerings; you’re investing in a relationship built on trust.
In our everyday lives, we trust educators with our children’s futures, medical professionals with our health, and loved ones with our well-being. This essential element of trust is what keeps our world functioning smoothly.
Q3 CEO Outlook: Navigating the Home Stretch of 2024
In the quiet months of summer, we surveyed our client base to understand their priorities and challenges for the second half of 2024. Regular check-ins like this help us stay focused on the needs of our clients. The feedback was clear: growing assets and increasing operational efficiency are top of mind. But as we move into the home stretch of 2024, it’s also clear that addressing industry-wide challenges, such as cybersecurity threats and regulatory complexity, will be critical to maintaining growth.
STP Unveils Game-Changing BluePrint Platform, Transforming Investment Operations and Fund Administration
WEST CHESTER, PA, October 1, 2024 — STP Investment Services (STP), a leading global provider of technology-enabled, end-to-end investment servicing solutions, today unveiled its cloud-native platform BluePrint. Designed to disrupt traditional investment operations, BluePrint empowers managers by unifying fragmented data into one streamlined, user-friendly interface that allows firms to customize any data set.
Launching a Hedge Fund – Part 2: The Art of Partner Selection
When launching a hedge fund, assembling a team of key partners is critical to ensure the smooth operation and success of the fund. Each partner plays a unique role and contributes to different aspects of the fund’s establishment and ongoing management. Here’s an in-depth look at the key partners you’ll need.
Launching a Hedge Fund – Part 1: Think Tank
2023 witnessed robust growth in the hedge fund industry, with over 438 new funds launched. This upward trend has continued into 2024, with more than 146 new funds launched in Q1 alone, marking a 70% increase compared to the same period in 2022. (Hedge Fund Research, 2024)
To navigate this evolving landscape, STP is presenting a five-part series on launching a hedge fund. This series will guide you through each crucial step: from conceptualizing your idea, selecting the right strategic partners, and leveraging technology, to growing your fund and preparing a final checklist to ensure market readiness.
Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Registered Investment Advisers
Investment advisers have been anticipating the adoption of anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, already applicable to broker-dealers, banks and other financial institutions since May 2023, when the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) first proposed AML requirements be applied to investment advisers.
After more than two decades, AML requirements for investment advisers have finally been adopted.
Switching Fund Admin Providers? 5 Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition
Many fund managers who have switched their fund administration to STP Investment Services have consistently praised us for our outstanding customer support, thorough project planning, and customized transition plans.
The Benefits of Outsourcing Fund Administration
As an investment management firm, ensuring the efficient operation of your fund administration is crucial for your overall success. Outsourcing this function can offer numerous advantages that streamline your processes, reduce costs, and enhance your focus on core activities. Here, we delve into the key benefits of outsourcing fund administration, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how this strategic move can support your firm’s goals.
5 Common Challenges in Fund Administration Outsourcing and How to Overcome Them
Outsourcing fund administration can be a strategic move for investment management firms, offering numerous benefits such as cost savings and access to specialized expertise. However, it’s not without its challenges. Understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial to maximize the benefits of outsourcing. Here, we explore the common pitfalls firms may encounter and provide practical solutions to overcome them.