Insights
2021 Regulatory Reminders and Upcoming Deadlines for European firms
A summary of key tasks for compliance teams with a European presence along with a summary of FCA’s priorities during 2021, our analysis of key regulatory developments, and an outline of longer-term trends.
- Compliance
- Brexit
- Cybersecurity
- RegTech
- Mirabella
- ESG
Highlights from ESG and the Year Ahead
Following the launch of ACA’s ESG advisory practice, our webcast ESG and the Year Ahead recently discussed ESG trends and how to better address sustainability and responsible investing issues in the year ahead. Summarized below are four themes to consider throughout this year as you build out and enhance your ESG program.
- ESG
7 Tips to Avoid Identity Theft During the 2021 Tax Season
As the U.S. tax filing season kicks off, it’s important to be on the lookout for tax scams, especially those related to COVID-19 or any stimulus payments. Here are our tips for staying diligent and resources to share with your employees and friends.
- Cybersecurity
- COVID-19
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.
- Performance
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.
- Compliance
- RiskMutation
- BCP
- COVID-19
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.
- Cybersecurity
- BCP
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
- ACA News
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.
- Compliance
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.
- Cybersecurity
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.
- Compliance