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The Short Squeeze: The Fund Disclosures to Review Right Now

Flash mob trading could mean changes in some disclosures for funds that rely on short strategies, observers say. Read more.

Your Company’s MD&A Discussion: How the SEC Is Helping You Focus on What Matters

After staying pat for a generation, the SEC has announced changes to its Regulation S-K twice, with ramifications for your company’s management discussion and analysis. Find out what you need to know.

Hindsight Is So 2020: Connected Data Is the Future of Analytics

2020 challenged the status quo in many areas, and analytics was no exception. Find out what the last year exposed about the way we look at data and how it’s changed decision-making forever for the better.

PwC on How to Adapt and Thrive in Year-End Statutory Reporting

In this Q&A with PwC, we talked about how statutory reporting teams are working to reduce risk and add transparency, consistency and efficiency into their reporting process, particularly given the way it has been impacted by COVID-19. Hear what Jamie Barakat, a partner in the Finance Effective Advisory practice at PwC US, had to say.

The Rise of Chief Compliance Officers and More 2021 Predictions

In the complex regulatory world that banking, investment, and insurance teams live in, stability and simplicity will be in high demand after what we all went through in 2020. That's paving the way for chief compliance officers to lead. Here are more of our 2021 predictions for financial services.

What to Know Now in Federal Enterprise Risk Management

Enterprise risk management (ERM) is a priority for federal agencies, but they may not have the right tools to stay agile as new risks emerge. The MIL Corporation shares what teams can do today and what to look for in ERM software that can transform how you manage risk going forward. Read their advice.

How to Stop Worrying About Management Reporting and Get Some Much Needed Rest

Reports keeping you and your finance team up at night? If you've ever had a nightmare about a last-minute update, this blog is for you.

How to Work with Your IT Team on Insurance Statutory Reporting

IT teams have the same goals you do: to work in the most efficient, secure way possible. But they're not experts in insurance statutory reporting. Here's help for explaining what you need out of statutory reporting software, so your IT team can help you find technology that lets you both be successful.

The Ingredients for a Perfect FERC XBRL Reporting Solution

Find out what's in the special sauce of a strong XBRL software solution that helps you meet FERC reporting requirements.

The Ins and Outs of the New SEC S-K Modernization Rules

The SEC adopted amendments to modernize disclosures of business, legal proceedings, and risk factors under Regulation S-K. Find out what the new rules are and how they affect businesses.