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Firms Receive Phishing Attempts From False FINRA and SIPC Domains

ACA confirmed several firms received a wave of phishing emails from fake FINRA email domains.

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The Positioning of Private Markets Amid the Post-Pandemic Great Recovery

Private markets are set to play a substantial role in the post-pandemic economic recovery of the UK over the course of 2022. We examine how firms can future-proof their businesses, and the businesses within their portfolios, and the impact that regulatory divergence will have on firms that operate in multiple jurisdictions.

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ACA Group Wins Best Regulatory Advisory Firm at The Drawdown Awards 2022

ACA Group awarded Best Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Advisory firm at The Drawdown Awards 2022. These awards celebrate excellence and innovation within private capital fund operations.

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Microsoft Notifies of Two Critical, Potentially Exploitable Vulnerabilities

Immediate Action is Advised to address two critical, potentially exploitable vulnerabilities: CVE-2022-30136 and CVE-2022-30190.

Cyber Alert
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  • Cybersecurity Resources
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ACA Rest, Recharge, and Renew Week 2022

Between July 4-8, 2022, ACA will close to give our employees time to collectively disconnect from work and spend the time however they need to.

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Neeraj Karhade Joins ACA Group as Chief Financial Officer

ACA Group (ACA), the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services, announced today that Neeraj Karhade has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer.

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ACA Group Wins Best Solution for Managing Operational Risk - Europe by RegTech Insight 2022

ACA is honored ComplianceAlpha was voted Best Solution for Managing Operational Risk in the RegTech Insight Awards 2022 Europe.

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  • RegTech
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Regulatory Horizon 2022 | Prepare for the Challenges of Tomorrow

Financial services firms face a bumpy ride in 2022, as the tectonic plates of regulatory change shift again within a rapidly evolving operating environment. Download our complimentary whitepaper to identify your GRC gaps before the regulator does.

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Custody Rule SEC Exams and Enforcement Actions

We have seen an intensified focus on the Custody Rule for private markets fund managers, both from an examination and enforcement perspective.

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SEC Begins Gathering Diversity and Inclusion Data from Financial Services Firms

The optional Diversity Assessment Report provides firms the opportunity to strengthen their diversity and inclusion programs

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  • ESG
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