Insights
Data Retention Challenges During an AML System Migration
Today, many financial institutions are changing the anti-money laundering (AML) technology platform they use to perform required compliance processes, such as transaction monitoring and sanctions screening. Once the process has started, there are important considerations around data migration that must be managed correctly.
- AML and Financial Crime
Carlo di Florio joins ACA Compliance Group as Chief Services Officer
Carlo joins ACA from executive positions at FINRA and the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations.
- ACA News
Returning from summer holidays – A prudential year-end “to do” list
Leaving annual review prudential regulatory preparations until December creates a last-minute crush of work, and may result in key areas being overlooked. We discuss the importance of reviewing and refreshing prudential programmes in a timely manner
- Compliance
- FCA
Coming Soon: ComplianceAlpha 2.0 and Our New Employee Compliance Solution!
We’re putting the finishing touches on ComplianceAlpha 2.0, our next-generation compliance and risk management platform. We can’t wait to share what we’ve built to help your firm bring its compliance program to the next level.
- RegTech
Marketing To Multi-Family And Single Family Offices
Are you marketing to the Multi-Family Office (“MFO”) or Single Family Office (“SFO”) space? We share some considerations to keep in mind as you focus your distribution strategy on this target market.
- Distribution
What You Need To Know - On Board Reporting
Every mutual fund has a board that protects the interests of its shareholders, which receives regular reporting on activities related to the fund. We break down which reports are required, and who is responsible for each.
- Distribution
Are Private Markets Managers Moving Towards GIPS Compliance?
The investor community increasingly demands that investment performance be calculated without the use of subscription lines of credit. ATP Private Equity Partners, the fund of funds arm of Denmark’s largest pension, has recently changed its due diligence process to request returns without the “flattering effect of subscription lines.”
- Performance
CSSF Brexit preparations: Action required for AIFMs, MiFID firms and UCITS firms
The Luxembourg regulator, (the CSSF) has outlined provisions to allow for contract continuity of existing relationships established and serviced via passporting rights under various EU directives for 12 months. Application deadline is 15 September 2019. What does this mean for financial services firms?
- Compliance
ACA Expands Team to Meet Client Demand
ACA has significantly added to its European and Asian team this year to better service a rapidly growing number of clients and meet an increasing demand for technical and practical expertise across its GRC services and RegTech range.
- ACA News
Detecting Trafficking of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids
FinCEN published an advisory to remind financial institutions of their due diligence and other Bank Secrecy Act obligations regarding the illicit financial schemes and mechanisms related to the trafficking of fentanyl or other synthetic opioid drugs. By complying with these obligations, financial institutions can help combat the opioid drug epidemic the U.S. is currently facing.
- AML and Financial Crime