Regulation Best Interest and Related Proposals: Critical Investor Protection or Industry Headache?
Reg BI would impose a new “best interest” standard on broker-dealers when making investment recommendations to retail customers.
N-PORT: How a Delay in Onerous New Rules Actually Leads to More Work
This article provides a gentle introduction to Form N-PORT and looks at the impact that the recent delay to its commencement will...
The Road to MiFID II and PRIIPs Compliance is Not Without Bumps
Ultimately the manufacturers may pay the price for a continued inability to fully comply with these regulations.
Determining Your Compliance Obligations Under the BMR
Answering the deceptively simple question of whether your firm is a "benchmark user" or "benchmark provider" for purposes of the...
Complying with Sanctions is About Who (and What) You Know
In a world of global networks, how can firms stay clear of sanctions missteps?
BMR Compliance: What Benchmark Users Should Know
Despite a grace period, it's critical to understand the compliance obligations of this pending regulation.
PRIIPs KIDs: Update Brings Clarification, but Questions Remain
European policymakers have recently updated the technical standards for PRIIPs KIDs. How should performance analysts respond?
The best way to understand what makes FactSet different is to see it for yourself. We've worked with investment professionals for 40 years, so we understand your workflow and know precisely how to help. Talk to us about your challenges, and we’ll help you design the most effective solutions for your firm with everything you need — and not what you don’t.
The information contained in this article is not investment advice. FactSet does not endorse or recommend any investments and assumes no liability for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction taken based on the information contained in this article.