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April 2020 Broker-Dealer Newsletter
ACA Broker-Dealer Services invites you to download the latest edition of our newsletter.
- Compliance
FinCEN Provides Relief and Guidance in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
On April 3, 2020, FinCEN finally issued relief to financial institutions experiencing challenges meeting certain compliance requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. FinCEN and banking regulators like the OCC recognize there may be reasonable delays in complying with timing requirements for certain Bank Secrecy Act report filings.
- Compliance
How to Identify and Avoid COVID-19-Related Fraud
It is inspiring to see, hear, and read each day about the many acts of charity, kindness, sacrifice, thoughtfulness, and support that have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are also fraudsters, scammers, bad actors, and criminals looking for opportunities to take advantage of the vulnerable and profit from illegal activities.
- Compliance
Vulnerability Discovered in Email App on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to protect yourself from the "zero-click” vulnerability discovered on Apple® iPhones® and iPads® that enables bad actors to hack into devices by sending specially crafted email.
- Cybersecurity
Best Practices in Composite Management
Composites are the cornerstone of a firm’s claim of compliance with the GIPS standards. With the right steps, the right tools, and the right level of commitment, composite management can become part of everyday operating procedures.
- Performance
CRD Now Accepting Form CRS
The SEC released updated Form CRS FAQs on April 6,2020. Although the filing date is June 30, 2020, firms should start drafting their forms for filing as soon as possible.
- Compliance
FCA Offers Temporary Respite on Regulatory Reporting
This week, the FCA announced temporary extensions to the submission deadlines for certain regulatory reports due between now and 30 June 2020. We examine how this impacts financial services firms.
- Compliance
GIPS Committees and Working Groups
Firms of all sizes frequently ask about the relevance and importance of forming a GIPS Committee within their organization.
- Performance
Payment Protection Program and AML
As part of the CARES Act, the Small Business Administration started the Paycheck Protection Program on April 3, 2020, to provide support to small business affected by COVID-19. Learn more about considerations for firms looking to become a PPP lender.
- Compliance
Lower IT Costs and Increase Efficiency During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Private Equity Firms
How can PE firms reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and shore up their portfolio companies during these troubled times?
- Cybersecurity
- Portfolio Company Risk Management
- BCP
- COVID-19