Insights
Firms Report Phishing Attempts That Impersonate Microsoft®
July 30, 2021
Multiple firms (including ACA) have reported recent receipt of phishing emails claiming to be from Microsoft. The emails are clearly spoofed. In this alert, we explain how to spot a phishing attempt.
- Cybersecurity
- Phishing
FCA Business Plan 2021/2: A New Era in Financial Services Regulation in the UK?
July 29, 2021
The FCA’s Business Plan for 2021/22 is now live, reflecting a major shift in policy objectives and a top to bottom review of the FCA’s own objectives and priorities. We outline the key changes and challenges identified, and what they mean for firms.
- Compliance
- ESG
- FCA
- Managed Services
- Brexit
- Mirabella
96% of Firms Unprepared for the FCA’s New Prudential Regime
July 28, 2021
With less than six months to go until UK investment firms are subjected to a completely new prudential regime, a recent survey reveals that the industry is vastly underprepared. The data shows that just 4% of respondents are ready and capitalised for the FCA’s new Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR) coming into effect in January 2022. Learn more about what this means for firms.
- Compliance
- ACA News
Waters Rankings 2021 Name ACA Group's ComplianceAlpha® Best Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Solution Provider
July 26, 2021
Our ComplianceAlpha® platform has been named Best Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Solution Provider in the Waters Rankings 2021.
- Regulatory Technology
- ACA News
The Evolution of Ransomware
July 23, 2021
This series addresses multiple aspects of the ransomware issue, including what you should know and what you should do to protect your organization, your clients, and your finances. This article describes the evolution of ransomware and describes recent developments. It answers the question “what is ransomware and do I need to worry about it?”
- Cybersecurity
A Spotlight on the United Nations Climate Change conference, COP26
July 22, 2021
This year, heads of state, climate experts and campaigners will meet at the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26) to agree coordinated action to tackle climate change, but which developments are likely to be most important from the perspective of the financial services industry? And what does all this mean for firms in the future?
- ESG
- Compliance
Critical Security Flaw Discovered in Fortinet Security Products Require Upgrade
July 22, 2021
Remote attackers can exploit a flaw in Fortinet to gain unauthorized access to devices, and then exfiltrate data or perform other criminal activities from within the breached network.
- Cybersecurity
Post-Brexit FAQs - FCA Authorisation and Compliance for EEA Firms in the TPR
July 21, 2021
The FCA is now offering firms that signed up to the Temporary Permissions Regime a “landing slot” to apply for full authorisation. Firms that miss their slot risk losing their temporary permissions completely. Read our FAQ's to learn more about your requirements.
- Brexit
- FCA
- Compliance
The Department of Homeland Security Requires Pipeline Operators to Set Cybersecurity Safeguards
July 21, 2021
The U.S. TSA and DHS have issued a directive to operators of fuel and gas pipelines that requires them to improve their cybersecurity defenses.
- Cybersecurity
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
Q3 2021 Regulatory Reporting Deadlines
July 20, 2021
Regulatory filing submission deadlines for the SEC, CFTC/NFA, and ESMA occurring from July through September 2021
- Compliance
- Regulatory Deadlines