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Common AML Schemes: ESG

ESG criteria can prevent money laundering, as they generally have strong compliance systems and ethical practices. However, there are still some vulnerabilities that can be exploited.

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  • AML and Financial Crime
  • ESG
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SEC Examinations Division to Evaluate Firms’ Readiness for T+1

The SEC Examinations Division issued a risk alert reminding broker-dealers, clearing agencies, and investment advisers of their new obligations in connection with the transition to T+1 settlement of certain securities transactions.

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
  • SEC
Interval and Tender Offer Funds

An Introduction to Interval and Tender Offer Funds

Non-traditional closed-end interval and tender offer funds constitute an important segment of the investment industry. Their unique structure allows asset managers to deliver alternative and illiquid investment strategies to a broad investor base.

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  • Distribution
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Case Study: Establishing Cybersecurity Portfolio Oversight

This case study discusses how ACA Aponix helped identify areas for cybersecurity growth, visibility, and value enhancement across Gridiron Capital LLC’s portfolio.

Case Study
  • Cybersecurity
  • Portfolio Company Risk Management
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The FTC Safeguards Rule Amendments Becomes Effective May 13, 2024

Beginning May 13, 2024, amendments to the "Safeguards Rule” will require subject firms to report “notification events” to the FTC as soon as possible.

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  • Compliance
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Communications Surveillance Program Best Practices

Surveillance requirements are as varied as the firms which deploy these tools. Our Surveillance Program Gap Analysis Checklist helps compliance officers to work through their requirements.

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  • RegTech
  • ComplianceAlpha
  • eComms Surveillance
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Bundled Research Payments – Is It Really New, or Just Déjà Vu?

The FCA published Consultation Paper CP 24/7 introducing “payment optionality” for investment research.

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
  • FCA
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2024 Cybersecurity Benchmarking Survey Results

This year’s survey covered a wide range of topics and involved the participation of compliance professionals at 308 financial services firms of various sizes.

Survey
  • Cybersecurity
2024 With Intelligence European Service Awards

ACA Mirabella Celebrates Ninth Consecutive Year of Success at With Intelligence HFM European Services Awards

We are proud to announce we have secured victory in three prestigious categories at the With Intelligence HFM European Services Awards.

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  • ACA News
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ACA Announces Expansion of the Executive Leadership Team with Key Appointments

ACA Group announces the addition of two distinguished professionals to its executive leadership team, Jaime Klein as Chief Human Resources Officer and Alex Fischer as General Counsel.

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  • ACA News