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Harnessing New Technology to Enhance Communications Surveillance Programs

It is important for firms to adopt a next-generation approach to capturing, archiving, and surveilling communications

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  • RegTech
  • ComplianceAlpha
  • eComms Surveillance
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Harris-Walz Campaign Contributions May Trigger Pay-to-Play Rules

With the selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the 2024 Democratic Party candidate for Vice President of the United States, federal, state, and local rules on political contributions come into sharp focus.

Compliance Alert
  • Compliance
  • ComplianceAlpha
  • RegTech
  • SEC
  • FINRA
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Tax Risks of an ETF

As a general rule, ETFs are tax efficient, but there are exceptions and therefore investors need to understand how taxes apply to the different types of ETFs.

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  • Distribution
  • Mutual Fund
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ACA Group Expands U.S. Compliance Team with Former SEC and FINRA Regulators, In-House CCOs, Seasoned Regulatory Consultants, and Attorneys

We are committed to meeting the needs of our clients. This year, we have made several notable additions to the team to help us to continue to operate at the forefront of the compliance industry. Learn more about our team.

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  • ACA News
  • Compliance
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ServiceNow Vulnerability Requires Immediate Attention

Recently discovered vulnerabilities in ServiceNow, a widely used IT service management platform, have exposed organizations to significant risk.

Cyber Alert
  • Cybersecurity
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Common AML Schemes: Elder Financial Exploitation

Elder financial exploitation and anti-money laundering both involve the misuse of financial resources for criminal or illicit purposes.

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  • AML and Financial Crime
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What to Know About Intermediary Channels for Mutual Fund Distribution

This article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using an intermediary channel when distributing a mutual fund.

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  • Distribution
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ACA Group Acquires Encore Compliance Adding AI Technology to Enhance Managed Services Capabilities

ACA Group Acquires Encore Compliance to Enhance Managed Services Capabilities with AI Technology. Acquisition enhances ACA’s technology solutions to support day-to-day compliance requirements and reduce risk

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  • ACA News
  • Managed Services
  • Compliance
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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FinCEN Proposed Rule to Strengthen and Modernize Financial Institution AML/CFT Programs

In June 2024, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) proposed a rule to ‘strengthen and modernize financial institutions’ Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and countering the financing of terrorism (“CFT”) programs.

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  • AML and Financial Crime
  • Investment Adviser
  • SEC
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National Counterintelligence and Security Center Warns Against Use of Investments by Foreign Adversaries

The U.S. National Counterintelligence and Security Center published a bulletin warning that foreign threat actors may use private investments – such as venture capital and private equity – to exploit tech startups, presenting a potential threat to economic and national security. Learn more about how to navigate this concern.

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  • AML and Financial Crime
  • Cybersecurity
  • Portfolio Company Risk Management
  • Private Fund