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ACA Aponix Named Best Cyber Security Provider by The Drawdown's Private Equity Services Awards 2020

ACA Aponix selected as the winner of the Cybersecurity Technology Award by The DrawDown Private Equity Service Provider Awards.

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ACA Aponix named Best Cybersecurity Provider in 2021 HFM US Technology Awards

We're pleased to announce that ACA Aponix was named Best Cybersecurity Provider in the 2021 HFM US Technology Awards​​. This marks the second year in a row that ACA Aponix was named Best Cybersecurity Provider by the HFM US Technology Awards. The awards were announced on February 5 at a ceremony in New York.

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Kavitha Venkita Joins ACA Compliance Group to Lead its Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Team

Former Gartner/CEB global IT Practice leader joins leading governance, risk, and compliance firm as the Business Unit Lead for ACA Aponix®, ACA’s cybersecurity and technology risk team.

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White Paper: Does the Use of Alternative Data Require Alternative Compliance Measures?

This white paper will explore the many compliance concerns asset managers should keep in mind when obtaining and utilizing alternative data to ensure compliance with the SEC's compliance rule.

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New PRI Framework Could Catch Signatories Off Guard

All PRI signatories must report on their responsible investing activities by April 29, 2021. On November 12, 2020, PRI released the newest version of the reporting framework, which is a major overhaul of the prior reporting framework.

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Key Trends and Forces Shaping Risk and Compliance Management in 2021: Report

ACA's Carlo di Florio discusses the financial industry trends and broader forces impacting risk and compliance management in 2021.

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ACA Launches Global ESG Advisory Practice to Support Clients

ESG industry veteran, Dan Mistler, hired as partner to head up ACA's new practice that provides firms with a dedicated governance, risk, and compliance advisory service to address their environmental, social and governance regulatory compliance, cyber and performance challenges

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Mimecast E-Mail Security Service Hacked

Mimecast® e-mail security company has reported a breach that affects 10% of users in which hackers may be able to access company email and other data as well as infiltrate company networks. Learn how to protect yourself from this breach.

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FCA Market Watch 66 – Communications Recording Remains a Focus as Employees Continue to Work From Home

In its Market Watch 66, the FCA reminds firms around of their obligations to record telephone conversations and electronic communications - regardless of COVID-19 induced work environments. We examine considerations and requirements for firms.

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Hedge Fund Update: News You May Have Missed

In this edition of ACA's Hedge Fund Update, we discuss who the new SEC Chair may be, recent risk alerts, enforcement actions, and more.

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