On this episode of the Operational Leaders podcast, Silver’s CEO, Fizza Khan, joins as a guest to discuss the impact of coronavirus on her business and on the compliance function generally. Click play to learn more about how the compliance function can add value at different points in an investment firm’s growth.
Silver monitored key regulatory and market developments and in the US, activity ranged from efforts to roll back the EPA’s endangerment findings to court challenges over ESG proxy adviser rules to updated DOJ guidance on DEI programs. In the UK and EU, regulators advanced sustainability reporting consultations and trade agreements that may affect compliance obligations. Global industry alliances also saw shifts, including the suspension of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and the release of SBTi’s new net-zero standard for financial institutions.
In today’s market, AI, crypto and cybersecurity are rapidly reshaping opportunities and risks for private fund managers and RIAs. Regulators are signaling both openness, such as new crypto listing standards, and heightened scrutiny, particularly around AI oversight, token classification and cybersecurity expectations. Firms that integrate compliance into their innovation strategies will be best positioned to capture opportunities while protecting clients and reputations.
California’s SB 253 and SB 261 require large companies to disclose emissions and climate-related financial risks starting in 2026. This article breaks down who’s affected, what’s required and how to prepare – helping you stay ahead of compliance and avoid any last minute issues.
In July 2025, crypto regulation entered a new phase, marked by sweeping legislative action and fresh guidance from the SEC. These changes are set to redefine how private fund managers and RIAs engage with digital assets across trading, custody and compliance.
With geopolitical tensions on the rise, cybersecurity risks have been heightened for RIAs and private fund managers, requiring firms to go beyond the basics and build cyber compliance programs that are strategic, proactive and SEC exam-ready. This roadmap will help RIAs and fund managers navigate this evolving ecosystem with clarity and confidence.
As crypto matures, the SEC is shifting from enforcement to clarity. Private fund managers must adapt to evolving rules on custody, classification and compliance in this rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
