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The Impact of OCIE’s 2020 Examination Priorities on Registered Investment Companies

On January 7, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) released its 2020 examination priorities. In this alert, we focus on on the impact of the priorities on registered investment companies.

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
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Microsoft Issues Patch for Critical CryptoAPI Security Vulnerability

Learn what actions to take regarding the recent Microsoft® security update to the CryptoAPI component (Crypt32.dll).

Cyber Alert
  • Cybersecurity
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Global Regulators Renew Commitment to Data and Analytics Innovation in 2020

With the New Year comes the global regulators’ announcements of their supervisory priorities and focus areas for the year ahead. Both the SEC and FCA have issued press releases regarding their views on technology and the role it plays in regulatory oversight.

Compliance Alert
  • RegTech
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SEC Announces 2020 Examination Priorities

On January 7, 2020, the U.S. SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations announced its examination priorities for 2020. The priorities continue to focus on protecting retail investors and assessing ongoing and emerging market-wide risks. Learn more about what the priorities mean for you.

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
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The Impact of the 5th Money Laundering Directive

The 5th Money Laundering Directive came into effect on 10 January, impacting regulated firms across the UK / EU. We examine out how the new iteration of the directive amends and enhances existing arrangements, and what this means for firms.

Article
  • Compliance
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Cloudhopper Cloud Provider Breach Reported: Action Needed by January 10

Learn more about the Cloudhopper cloud managed service provider breach and determine what actions your firm may need to take by January 10.

Cyber Alert
  • Cybersecurity
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2019 Alternative Fund Manager Compliance Survey Results

Firms of all levels of experience responded to ACA’s twelfth annual survey in a series that focuses on the novel and complex issues facing hedge fund and illiquid fund (e.g., private equity, real estate, venture, and infrastructure) managers.

Survey
  • Compliance
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The Year in Cybersecurity and Risk

Recap of our 2019 product updates, insights, webcasts, and other resources for ACA Aponix cybersecurity and privacy services.

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  • Cybersecurity
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ACA's Top 10 Webcasts of 2019

As we approach the end of the year, we thought we’d look back at some of our most popular webcasts from 2019 featuring discussions on timely topics and issues ranging from regulatory compliance, performance, technology, financial crime, and cybersecurity.

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December 2019 Broker-Dealer Newsletter

ACA Broker-Dealer Services invites you to download the latest edition of our newsletter.

Newsletter
  • Compliance