Tag: Regulatory Reporting & Filing
Testing, testing – CCI and the Consumer Duty
Intro The introduction of the UK Consumer Composite Investments (CCI) framework via PS25/20 represents a step-change in the design and delivery of fund disclosures. Gone are the rigid, regulatory-prescribed formats of old, in favour of a more flexible approach enabling asset managers, insurers and other in-scope product manufacturers to better tailor information delivery to end […]
From settlement speeds to strategic supervision: Regulation in transition
Introduction November’s regulatory developments reflect a continued recalibration of global supervision—faster markets, evolving consumer protections, and continuing regulatory attention on operational resilience. Europe is preparing for a move to T+1 settlement, expected to enhance efficiency but likely to test readiness across post-trade processes. In the UK, the FCA is refining both its MiFID organizational rules and the […]
Navigating the regulatory crossroads: Why increasing divergence matters for investment funds
Introduction In a time of rapid regulatory change, investment managers face a shifting landscape. As highlighted in a recent article by Funds Europe, our own Lewis Davison explores how the widening divergence in regulatory approaches across Washington, Brussels, and London is influencing funds’ structure, domicile, and investor reach. (Funds Europe) At Confluence, we believe recognising […]
Regulation in motion: Preparing for disclosure, oversight, and data-led supervision
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Confluence alternative funds reporting platform: Product explainer
Automate reporting, simplify complexity and scale smarter with one solution for alternative funds.
Global compliance moves in focus: From FCA signals to AI and beyond
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When it comes to AI agents, what are they and what is going to change?
AI, defines this next frontier in AI deployment, and what it means for future workflows.
Five regulatory reporting market trends to watch: from complexity to efficiency
Key takeaways The regulatory landscape is complex and constantly evolving. Across financial services, firms are facing a wave of change: tighter deadlines, deeper disclosures, and shifting expectations from regulators and clients. Balancing deregulation in some jurisdictions while obligations expand in others, today’s compliance leaders are challenged to keep up and adjust faster than ever before. […]
Regulatory reform in focus: Preparing for the next wave of simplification
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FCA to review the consumer duty: What it could mean for asset managers
In her Mansion House speech on 15 July 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will carry out a targeted review of the Consumer Duty, introduced in 2023. The review will focus specifically on its impact on wholesale firms and the application of obligations to professional client relationships. This initiative is […]
AIFMD II, ECB & EDGAR updates: what you need to know
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Adapting to ECB’s new reporting standards: Are you ready?
Changes to investment fund statistical reporting adopted by the European Central Bank (ECB) are set to take effect in December 2025, and national central banks, such as the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and Banque Centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) have published their jurisdiction-specific reporting requirements.
Raising the bar: What the ECB’s reporting changes mean for investment funds
The financial industry is no stranger to regulatory evolution, but the European Central Bank’s (ECB) updated reporting requirements for investment funds mark a significant shift that will demand considerable adaptation from market participants. Set to take effect in December 2025, these changes will impact funds operating across the European Union and their administrators, introducing greater reporting frequency, […]
Form PF 101 requirements and deadlines
An overview of the SEC's latest private fund reporting requirements and deadlines.
Updates to Form PF: Sections 1 and 2
The US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) is making major changes to Sections 1 and 2 of Form PF, starting with Q1 2025 reporting. Are you ready?
SFDR in 2025: fixes, challenges, and what’s next
It doesn’t feel like five minutes have passed since the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) first became applicable, particularly the product-level disclosures that took effect in January 2023. Expected changes to this framework should be finalized in 2025. Meanwhile, the UK’s ‘Sustainability Disclosure Requirements’ (SDR) framework has taken a different approach to disclosures. Despite […]
The next generation of data reconciliation & intelligence with AI-powered Rex
Unlock the future of Data Reconciliation and Intelligence with AI using Confluence Rex.
Navigating EU regulations: expectations for 2025 and beyond
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Investment firms and the Trump administration: what’s next?
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Surviving Form PF: What to expect and how to prepare with confidence
Confluence recently hosted a webinar, Prioritizing Form PF – Before It’s Too Late, where experts from Confluence and international law firm Mayer Brown explained the changes required for all filers, and especially large hedge funds advisors who will need to conduct a holistic review of their Form PF preparation processes efficiently and accurately. The webinar was […]
Form PF and AML compliance: key considerations
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Omnia unveiled: Revolutionizing regulatory reporting
Welcome to the next generation in regulatory reporting technology! We recently introduced Omnia, a next-generation application that helps asset managers and fund administrators streamline and enhance the efficiency of regulatory reporting, and hosted a webinar exploring current market challenges and how Omnia delivers real business value, demonstrated through a live demo. Here are the highlights.
Form PF overhaul: Are you ready for the biggest changes yet?
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) third set of Form PF amendments in the past 12 months-arguably the most substantial yet-is set to significantly impact all filers, with large hedge funds expected to bear the brunt of these changes. What will this mean for your firm’s compliance team, risk controls, and day-to-day operations? Does your […]
AIFMD II and SEC Names Rule: what you need to know
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Tech in transaction reporting: new ID rules and ESG changes
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Private fund adviser reforms and EU due diligence updates
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Decoding the SEC’s latest form PF amendments: What you need to know before the March 2025 deadline
The SEC’s latest changes to Form PF are here, and they’re shaking things up in a major way for US private fund advisors. Forget business as usual—these changes require a holistic review of existing reporting methodologies and processes. This represents a significant challenge for private fund advisors and their service providers, but it can also […]
AIFMD II and SEC reforms: what to expect in 2024
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ESG requirements and EU reporting: navigating the changes
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As pressures mount, SEC finalizing its rule for companies’ climate-related disclosures
Global scientific consensus and domestic political interests compete for its attention The SEC’s forthcoming Final Rule, requiring climate-related disclosures by US companies, is placed here in the context of recent global climate developments. This provides some perspective on the pressures faced by the SEC, as it finalizes its much talked-about 490-page proposal. We conclude with some important action items for investment firms, who will rely on these disclosures for their sustainability investment analyses and compliance functions.
Key ESG strategy considerations
A Streamlined Approach to ESG Strategy ESG investing is at the forefront of the industry and with ESG-related regulations coming soon, having a streamlined ESG strategy in place is key for building and retaining competitive advantages. Demonstrable improvements in the breadth and depth of ESG information, tools and frameworks are evident throughout the investment management […]
Navigating ESG’s complex regulatory landscape
Amid growing demand from socially conscious investors, asset managers have worked tirelessly over the past decade to create ESG investment vehicles. While the pandemic heightened mainstream interest in ESG, the trend is projected to continue its acceleration as it has become widely recognized as a key value driver. With these developments, regulators the world over have naturally taken notice, […]
FTF Exchange Podcast: Seeing the ESG Requirement as a Data Challenge
In a new FTF Exchange podcast, Todd Moyer, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Confluence, explains that financial services firms that want to meet investor requirements for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance will find that it boils down to a data challenge that would be helped by greater transparency. “An area of focus for Confluence, […]