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The 2020 GIPS Standards: Have you ‘flipped the switch’ yet?

As February quickly moves into March, firms are looking to begin or finalize the updates needed for the GIPS Reports so that they can market 2020 performance results. Below is a checklist to help determine if your firm has considered all the items needed to ‘flip the switch’ over to the 2020 GIPS standards.

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RiskMutation™: Spearheading the Operational Response to Evolving Business Risks Following COVID-19

Business disruption, cybersecurity challenges and greater compliance burdens are well acknowledged operational challenges facing hedge fund, private equity and investment management industries. We examine how COVID-19 has heralded sweeping changes to the way financial services firms operate.

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  • Compliance
  • RiskMutation
  • BCP
  • COVID-19
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ACA Aponix Cybersecurity Checklist

Does your cybersecurity program meet the requirements of regulators as well as your own internal and client expectations? Evaluate your cybersecurity program with our free checklist.

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  • Cybersecurity
  • BCP
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ACA Appoints Anthony Bennett to Lead ACA Mirabella Sales and Client Development

Former global prime broker and industry consultant joins multi-award-winning regulatory hosting division

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ESMA – Increased Focus on “MIFID II Reverse Solicitation” Rules Following the End of the UK Transition Period

A recent ESMA public statement reminds firms of MiFID II rules on “reverse solicitation”. We examine what this means for firms that provide investment services to retail and/or professional clients from locations outside of the European Union.

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  • Compliance
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Apple iOS Updated; SonicWall Cybersecurity Products Hacked

This alert contains information about security vulnerabilities addressed by Apple® in its iOS® 14.4 update, as well as the recent breach of SonicWall® cybersecurity products. Learn how to protect yourself from these breaches.

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  • Cybersecurity
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Managing Compliance Concerns in the Wake of GameStop Corp. Stock Inflation

Investors have seen stocks soar to extreme heights driven, in large part, by the concerted efforts of participants in an online forum. These developments create a number of significant risks for investment advisers.

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  • Compliance
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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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