ACA's Top Webcasts of 2022

2022 was a year marked with regulatory change, which is highlighted in our most popular webcasts of 2022. These webcasts outlined what firms need to know about these changes and provided recommendations to adjust to new regulatory requirements.

All of the following webcasts are available on demand to view at your convenience.

1. Unpacking the SEC's Proposed Rules
   The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a number of new rules and amendments to existing rules to address new risks, enhance disclosures and reporting, and formalize some of the concerns the agency has found during exams. We hosted a number of webcasts that outlined the implications of these proposals and how firms can prepare.
   • Unpacking the SEC's Proposed Rules: Impact on Compliance and Performance
   • Unpacking the SEC's Proposed Cyber Rules
   • Unpacking the ESG SEC Disclosure Rules Proposal
2. Operational Resilience: Untangling Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Incident Response
   Regulators increasingly expect organizations to establish operational resilience frameworks to ensure they can weather critical business disruptions. However, because many operational resilience regulations are still emerging (such as the European Union’s Digital Operational Resiliency Act and the SEC’s proposed cybersecurity rules), the complete scope of operational resilience can feel unclear. This webcast defined the concept of operational resilience, how it relates to business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and incident response, and what it means for the future of cyber programs. Watch now
3. The SEC’s New ESG Expectations
   The SEC’s cross-agency ESG focus has caught many firms by surprise during the last two years. This year alone, the SEC has conducted countless ESG examinations and issued two ESG rule proposals that would affect investment managers. The agency has also announced multiple ESG enforcement actions.
   
   This fireside chat addressed the latest updates to the SEC's expectations for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and shared related insights from our experience. Watch now
4. Expert Network Best Practices: Interpreting the SEC's Risk Alert on MNPI
   This webcast discussed a risk alert issued by the SEC which highlighted common deficiencies in material non-public information (MNPI) observed during exams. Our speakers broke down why these deficiencies are so common and how your firm can avoid making the same mistakes. Watch now
5. Your 2023 Cybersecurity Roadmap: How to Resource and Prepare for the Year Ahead
   As you look ahead to 2023, we're here to help you prioritize year-end tasks, determine how to best allocate resources, and plan future initiatives. Watch now
6. Consultant's Corner: What Firms Should Know About the Deficiencies Uncovered in Private Fund Manager Examinations
   This informal conversation included what firms should know about recent deficiencies uncovered in SEC private fund manager examinations and included a live Q&A answering your most asked questions about these deficiencies. Watch now
7. Lessons Learned From 2022 Scariest Cyber Breaches
   2022 was a record-breaking year for cybercrime with the average cost of a cyber breach reaching a high of $4.35 million. The methods and tactics for breaches have also shifted, as cybercriminals have turned their attack knowledge into an industry with Phishing and Ransomware as services. Our cyber experts discussed the seven scariest breaches of 2022, which are significant in their sophistication, financial costs, range of attack, and overall impact, as well as how to combat cybercrime through robust cybersecurity practices and response plans. Watch now
8. Global Privacy Year-End Brief: What’s Happening Now & What to Expect in 2023
   There has been a great deal of traction with privacy regulation over the past few years. Nations across the globe have either passed data privacy laws or are legislating them now. With few indications of a slowdown, keeping up with and understanding current and expected regulatory changes can feel overwhelming. This webcast presents a comprehensive summary of the state of global data privacy that will aid firms as they prepare for the new year. Watch now

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