{"id":1800,"date":"2026-01-07T10:50:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/us\/insights\/how-cfos-can-stay-ahead-in-a-new-regulatory-environment\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T11:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T11:18:46","slug":"how-cfos-can-stay-ahead-in-a-new-regulatory-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/us\/insights\/how-cfos-can-stay-ahead-in-a-new-regulatory-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"How CFOs can stay ahead in a new regulatory environment\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-block standard-spacing  \">    <div class=\"container fade-in\">\n        <p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Elise Gray,\u00a0Head of CFO Support Services, U.S.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As global financial markets\u00a0are now\u00a0highly\u00a0interconnected, CFOs\u00a0are tasked with staying compliant with a\u00a0patchwork of\u00a0ever-evolving\u00a0regulations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this\u00a0article, using insights from our latest\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/operational-strategies-in-transition-insights-from-cfos-in-private-markets\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CFO survey report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0we\u00a0take a deeper dive into this core part of the CFO agenda, examining how firms are evolving their compliance strategies, where investment is being directed, and why the traditional view of compliance as a siloed function is quickly becoming obsolete.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Fragmented rules are adding pressure<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keeping pace with regulatory changes has long been on the CFO agenda, and for good reason.\u00a0It was encouraging to see that only\u00a031% of\u00a0CFOs\u00a0in our\u00a0survey said that evolving\u00a0regulations, such as\u00a0the EU\u2019s\u00a0Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)\u00a0II,\u00a0have reduced time available for strategic planning and initiatives.\u00a0But<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regulatory scrutiny is on the rise, and as\u00a0firms seek broader investor bases,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0entering\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0where rules differ dramatically. Managing that exposure without duplicating effort or risk is becoming increasingly difficult.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thinking about my own\u00a0clients and network,\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0say\u00a0that outsourcing has become the preferred solution, which may reflect the lack of CFO time being absorbed by this issue. You\u00a0simply\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0find compliance experts in every\u00a0jurisdiction, unless\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0hiring a huge legal team. But legal advice is\u00a0not the same as\u00a0compliance execution. You need multiple boots on the ground \u2013 people who understand local regulations inside and out, and can actively manage your filings,\u00a0reports\u00a0and communications.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0seeing so many firms turn to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/services\/regulatory-compliance-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">global compliance partners<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0who can\u00a0operate\u00a0under one umbrella and coordinate efforts across multiple countries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lack of coordination between local regulators\u00a0\u2013\u00a0where managers are having to navigate a complex, interconnected web of different rules \u2013\u00a0further complicates the global compliance landscape. Your French regulator\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0talking to your UK or\u00a0American\u00a0team, for example.\u00a0You\u00a0therefore\u00a0need a communicative and collaborative\u00a0team to work with;\u00a0compliance today requires more cross-border project management than ever before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Still, some experts believe the industry is yet to feel the full impact of these changes.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/people\/justin-partington\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Justin Partington<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, our\u00a0Global Head of Fund and Asset Managers,\u00a0noted\u00a0in our survey report\u00a0that\u00a0\u201c31% seems low\u201d\u00a0and highlighted the fact that regulatory changes tend to have delayed impacts.\u00a0\u201cThe shift might take months, or even years, to fully\u00a0trickle down\u00a0through operational processes\u00a0\u2013 so many managers may\u00a0still be \u2018waiting and seeing\u2019\u00a0before responding.\u00a0In Europe, for instance, the Omnibus package has been hugely watered down\u00a0from its\u00a0initial\u00a0requirements, so many fund managers are still waiting to see how implementation will play out,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Justin.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recent developments in the U.S. reflect this\u00a0dynamic, such as the\u00a0Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)\u00a0deciding\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.treasury.gov\/news\/press-releases\/sb0201\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">postpone the effective date<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the\u00a0Department of the Treasury\u2019s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network\u2019s\u00a0(FinCEN)\u00a0\u2018Final Rule\u2019\u00a0from January 2026\u00a0until\u00a0January 2028, giving advisers another two years to adopt and implement a risk-based\u00a0anti-money\u00a0laundering and\u00a0countering the\u00a0financing of\u00a0terrorism\u00a0(AML\/CFT) programme.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While\u00a0FinCEN\u2019s\u00a0two-year pushback offers breathing room, advisers still need to prepare for these complex compliance requirements.\u00a0The delay could even give regulators time to expand or refine the scope.\u00a0At IQ-EQ,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0encouraging clients to still treat this as a current priority, rather than something to worry about later down the line.\u00a0This time can be used to properly budget, build and test AML\/CFT frameworks that withstand scrutiny across multiple\u00a0jurisdictions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0patchwork of global regulatory requirements is making\u00a0it difficult to innovate in the market. \u201cThere\u2019s a broader market feeling\u00a0that we may be starting to overregulate,\u201d\u00a0commented\u00a0Justin. \u201cBut with AIFMD II\u00a0and other reforms potentially coming in simpler than expected, some firms are cautiously optimistic that the next wave of regulation might not be as heavy-handed.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/people\/neil-synnott\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Neil Synnott<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0Regional\u00a0Chief Commercial Officer for\u00a0Asia-Pacific,\u00a0added\u00a0that the complexity of global regulation is especially pronounced in Asia: \u201cThe rules really depend on what country\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking at\u00a0\u2013 they\u00a0greatly vary\u00a0from country to country. Singapore has a huge focus on\u00a0regulatory compliance,\u00a0while\u00a0Hong Kong has a regulatory regime\u00a0that\u00a0is\u00a0not quite as\u00a0deep or stringent. On the other hand, Japan is extremely highly regulated, and these rules are constantly changing. Just keeping up with the pace of change is a major time sink.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How are CFOs easing the compliance burden?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many CFOs are embracing new, digital-first strategies to cope with these growing compliance pressures across regions.\u00a0To streamline their compliance processes, a third (33%) of CFOs surveyed have increased their investment in new reporting tools and technologies, while another third increased reliance on external legal advisers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commenting on\u00a0compliance trends,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/people\/tamas-mark\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tamas\u00a0Mark<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Global Head of Real Assets,\u00a0noted that\u00a0\u201cCFOs want regulatory updates and guides with excellent advice, and, because the landscape changes so quickly, they\u00a0need\u00a0these insights\u00a0at\u00a0their fingertips.\u00a0There\u2019s\u00a0a plethora of external compliance\u00a0advisers\u00a0in the market, and clients are seeking out those with\u00a0a strong reputation\u00a0and proven\u00a0track record\u00a0in the\u00a0jurisdictions\u00a0in which they\u00a0operate. The wrong partner can create risk, rather than reduce it.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve\u00a0also\u00a0observed\u00a0a major shift in the way CFOs are structuring compliance teams.\u00a0Today, we see\u00a0more clients looking to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/the-rise-of-the-outsourced-cco-why-investment-advisers-are-making-the-switch\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">outsource the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or Deputy CCO roles to trusted partners. They\u00a0want the hands-on\u00a0expertise, without needing to build an in-house team.\u00a0This is a huge opportunity for service providers as these teams have the experience and information to meet complex regulatory requirements across regions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The operational complexity introduced by recent regulatory updates underscores this trend. In August 2023, the SEC adopted its\u00a0private\u00a0fund\u00a0adviser rules, aiming to\u00a0greatly expand\u00a0SEC regulation of private fund advisers, but the\u00a0final version\u00a0of these rules has since been scaled back.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even in their final\u00a0form, the SEC\u2019s private fund reforms\u00a0represent\u00a0a\u00a0major\u00a0overhaul \u2013 with requirements like mandatory audits and quarterly statements adding new pressures to\u00a0already stretched\u00a0compliance and finance teams.\u00a0Many managers will have to rethink their operating model, especially around investor communications, managing side letters and reporting workflows, to make sure they can deliver at scale without sacrificing timelines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s\u00a0more, 27% have implemented centralised data platforms for real-time reporting, while the same\u00a0number\u00a0have begun using\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/expertise\/iq-eq-and-ai-insight-from-our-group-chief-technology-officer\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI tools<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for regulatory tracking and analysis.\u00a0Eighteen percent\u00a0also say\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0streamlined workflows between compliance, legal and operations teams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At IQ-EQ,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0seeing\u00a0a growing trend of clients requiring technology that can standardise and interpret complex datasets to meet both compliance demands and\u00a0stakeholder expectations.\u00a0More and more\u00a0LPs\u00a0are\u00a0requesting\u00a0standardised reporting tools that align with\u00a0frameworks like ILPA. As a result,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/our-technology\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">we\u2019re building more advanced systems and dashboards<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that make it easier to fulfil these demands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technology is\u00a0adding momentum to this trend, with IT teams becoming intrinsically\u00a0more involved with compliance workflows \u2013 especially\u00a0when it comes to building out reporting tools and visual dashboards.\u00a0\u201cThe days of compliance being just a \u2018tick-box\u2019 activity are well in the past,\u201d concludes\u00a0Justin. \u201cIt\u2019s a data-led, dynamic discipline.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Finding clarity in\u00a0a regulatory\u00a0whirlwind<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once a siloed, secondary function, compliance is now\u00a0emerging\u00a0as a way to\u00a0anticipate, adapt and thrive in a fragmented and fast-moving global environment.\u00a0Yet from growing LP reporting demands\u00a0to sweeping regulatory changes\u00a0across\u00a0jurisdictions, the compliance burden is\u00a0getting heavier\u00a0\u2013 and CFOs could be forced to shoulder it\u00a0if their operations are not structured\u00a0in the right way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a cross-section of technology, talent and the right external partners,\u00a0the compliance function can be armed with the data and insights needed to stay on the pulse.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want further insight into the challenges facing private market CFOs and how\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0pivoting their strategies to suit?\u202f<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/operational-strategies-in-transition-insights-from-cfos-in-private-markets\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read our full CFO survey report<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":1801,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"expertise":[14],"service_category":[],"class_list":["post-1800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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