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Cybersecurity from Home to Work
A cyber-attack can happen at any time, often when we least expect it. Many of us wouldn't even think of the possibility of being hacked during something as routine as our morning commute. However, the reality is that many of us use electronic devices every day, all day, that can become targets for cyber crime. The good news is we can prevent these attacks. This blog post discusses how.
- Cybersecurity
CCPA Amendments Signed Into Law
Learn more about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) amendments signed into law October 11, 2019. The CCPA, with the accepted amendments, will go into effect on January 1, 2020.
- Cybersecurity
- Privacy
FINRA Releases Resources for Regulation Best Interest
On October 8, 2019, FINRA released a new Reg BI and Form CRS Checklist to help firms determine whether their supervisory systems are in compliance with Regulation Best Interest and the Form CRS Relationship Summary.
- Compliance
More work to be done by firms around MiFID II unbundling practices, says UK FCA
Despite being pleased with progress so far around Research Unbundling, the FCA says it's a work in progress. The regulator will conduct another review in 18-24 months. What must firms consider to ensure their approach to research payments meets regulatory expectations?
- Compliance
ACA Compliance Group Launches Next-Generation RegTech Platform ComplianceAlpha
ComplianceAlpha helps global financial services firms to strengthen and streamline their risk and compliance program across the enterprise from a single location.
- RegTech
- ComplianceAlpha
7 Vital Components of an Internal Audit Charter
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) published a new position paper on September 19, 2019 about the importance of an Internal Audit Charter and how it enhances the effectiveness of the Internal Audit function.
- AML and Financial Crime
SEC Adopts ETF Rule
On September 25, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted new Rule 6c-11 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “IC Act”) requiring certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to operate without exemptive relief if they satisfy conditions designed to promote investor protection.
- Compliance
The Next Generation of ComplianceAlpha is Here!
We’re excited to announce the launch of ComplianceAlpha® 2.0, our next-generation software platform designed to help your firm strengthen and streamline risk and compliance management across the enterprise from a single location.
- RegTech
Analysis and Review Center Celebrates 5 Years of Centralized Managed Services
In 2014, the ARC was created to provide a simple way for CCOs to outsource the exhaustive and time-consuming task of email communications reviews. Today, the ARC is a dedicated knowledge center that provides efficient, scalable, and cost-effective compliance support to thousands of firms with over 10 established services as well as client tailored, bespoke solutions. Learn more about how the ARC has evolved and why managed services are the wave of the future for compliance.
- ACA News
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Breaches and cyber incidents occur when employees are not fully trained on how to identify cyber issues, policies are not being followed, and third-party systems are not fully vetted or secured.
- Cybersecurity