Interested in joining our team?
We are always on the lookout for passionate people that possess IQ and EQ to join our growing team.
Our U.S. Regulatory Compliance offering takes ownership of an investment manager’s compliance program and functions as an extension of your compliance staff for the investment manager.
Our team handles all U.S. regulatory requirements of the SEC, NFA/CFTC, ‘40 Act and FINRA. As part of our ongoing regulatory compliance services, our clients have access to our staff whenever needed to provide practical, business friendly advice. We perform a myriad on ongoing consulting services including quarterly review and testing of the compliance program, policy drafting, employee training, marketing material review, as well as regulatory examination support.
We also can work on a discreet project basis, whether it be for a mock regulatory examination or forensic testing. In addition, to ensure compliance with your Code of Ethics requirements our proprietary software, gVue, automates and retains all code of ethics items and compliance policies.
Our U.S. compliance and regulatory consulting solutions include:
Project-based engagements
- Investment adviser registration
- Exempt reporting adviser services
- CFTC registration and NFA membership
- Broker-deal registration
- Compliance policies and procedures
- Regulatory examination support / mock examinations
- Gap analyses
Ongoing compliance support
- Ad hoc consultation and advice
- Implementation of compliance calendar
- Regulatory filings (Advisers Act, Exchange Act, Investment Company Act, CFTC/NFA)
- Annual compliance reviews
- Monthly and/or quarterly compliance testing
- Targeted forensic testing
- Staff compliance training
- Maintenance of policies and procedures
- Drafting of forms, templates and other practice management tools
- Electronic, expert network and buy-side communications surveillance
- Marketing and advertising reviews
- Code of ethics administration
- Investor due diligence support
Contact us today to learn more about our compliance consulting support for U.S. investment managers:
IQ-EQ is the best firm for our needs, they do a good job and they are cost effective for what they do. Michael Savinelli Vice President, Chief Tax Officer & Treasurer, ITT Inc
Kathy Malone
Head of Compliance and Regulatory Services, U.S.
United States
Send email +1 617 784 0486
Sean Wilke
Senior Managing Director, Head of Growth Strategy
United States
Send email +1 646 453 4298Compliance consulting FAQs
What does compliance consulting involve?
Compliance consulting is a service that helps businesses ensure they are following relevant laws and regulations. This can involve reviewing and updating policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and providing training for employees. Compliance consultants also help businesses stay up to date on new regulations and potential risks.
What can a regulatory compliance consulting firm like IQ-EQ do for me?
At IQ-EQ, we offer an intelligent compliance consulting service that generates industry-rated compliance documentation. Our team of experts can help businesses navigate complex regulations and develop effective compliance strategies.
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