Insights
Research, white papers and articles
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration (media clip!)
August 2025
Deals make headlines.
Integration makes history.
Anyone can sign the deal.
Few can deliver the growth, retain the clients, and realize the synergies.
That’s where Botsford Associates comes in. We help financial services organizations turn M&A potential into measurable, lasting success — faster, smarter, better.
EU T+1 Settlement Readiness Roadmap
August 2025
On June 30, the EU T+1 Industry Committee released its High-Level Roadmap, setting the stage for a transition to T+1 securities settlement by October 11, 2027. See our Roadmap Purpose and Recommendations Overview, T+1 Operational Gating Events Timeline, and Financial Institutions T+1 Recommendations Dates and Details.
The DSB’s Role in Global Reporting
August 2025
Overview of the Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB) Role, History and Governance Framework, The DSB’s Role in Global Reporting including DSB Identifiers Driving OTC Market Transparency and Global Regulations Powered by DSB Identifiers
Botsford Annual Summer Outing (video)
July 2025
Last week, our team came together for our annual summer outing and what a fantastic day it was!
As a fully remote company, we deeply value opportunities to connect in person and strengthen our sense of team camaraderie
Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)
July 2025
Regulatory Overview & Timeline, Types of Crypto-Assets and Services Covered under MiCA, Rules for Issuers of Crypto-Assets, Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) Regulatory Framework and Prevention of Market Abuse Involving Crypto-Assets
ISDA SwapsInfo Quarterly Review
July 2025
What is the SwapsInfo Quarterly Review? Key Highlights of the SwapsInfo Quarterly Review for the First Quarter of 2025, Key Highlights for Q1 2025: Interest Rate Derivatives, Key Highlights for Q1 2025: Credit Derivatives
Bay Street Games Update - Watch us in action! (Video)
June 2025
Earlier this month, the Botsford team had the incredible opportunity to take part in the Bay Street Games, hosted by Capitalize for Kids. It was an unforgettable experience, rallying for a cause that truly matters: supporting youth mental health.
Strengthening Canada's AML/ATF Framework
June 2025
Regulatory Overview and Timeline, Summary of the Key Changes, Trade, Information, and Ownership Reforms, Sectors Added to Canada’s AML/ATF Regime
2025 Financial Services Regulatory Outlook
May 2025
Key Regulatory Trends, Upcoming OTC Derivative Trade Reporting Rules: Canada - CSA, United States - CFTC, Hong Kong - HKMA and SFC, European Union - ESMA, Regulations with Upcoming Go-Live Dates across North America, Europe, and Asia, including Global Industry Initiatives
Supporting Youth Mental Health at the Bay Street Games!
May 2025
In recognition of Mental Health Month, we are thrilled to share that we will be participating in the Capitalize for Kids Bay Street Games on June 5th!
EU and UK Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)
May 2025
Regulation Overview and Timelines, Legislation Applicable to EU and UK MAR, What is in Scope of MAR, Market Abuse Offenses and Exemptions, Disclosure Requirements
CFTC Other Commodity Asset Class UPI Rules
April 2025
Regulation Overview, Key Objectives, Regulatory Timelines, Proposed Additional Reportable Data Fields, Geographical Masking Decision Tree
CFTC’s Operational Resilience Framework Rules
April 2025
Regulatory Overview and Expected Regulatory Timeline, Required Governance of the Operational Risk Framework, The Three Required Component Programs/ Plans: Information and Technology Security (ITS) Program, Third-Party Relationship Program, and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan, Other Required Elements within the ORF
Our Partnership with Capitalize for Kids and the Geneva Centre for Autism
March 2025
We partnered with Capitalize for Kids and the Geneva Centre for Autism in the development of a sustainable and equitable subsidy program that enhances access to essential autism services for families facing financial barriers.
South Africa G20 Trade Reporting
March 2025
Latest Developments to Achieve OTC Trade Reporting, Details of Strate being Licensed as a Trade Repository, Latest Developments and Next Steps for Trade Reporting in South Africa, Reporting Obligations in FSCA Conduct Standard
Increasing Clearing in U.S. Treasuries Regulation
March 2025
Regulatory Overview and Timelines, Summary of the Four Rules Being Amended, Details of SEC Rule Requirements and Definition of “Eligible Secondary Market Transactions”, Summary of DTCC Proposals to Modify the GSD Rules
OFR SFT-2 Reporting
March 2025
Regulatory Overview and Timelines, Who Needs to Report: Reporting Thresholds, Delegation of Reporting Responsibilities, Reporting Instructions for Covered Reporters
Insights from the Canadian RegTech Association’s (CRTA) Derivatives Forum
February 2025
Our Regulatory Advisory team attended the CRTA Derivatives Forum at S&P Global. The event featured insightful discussions with industry leaders tackling key regulatory challenges, particularly the CSA Rewrite and evolving global reporting mandates.
EU’s Transition to T+1 Securities Settlement
February 2025
Recent Developments for EU’s Transition to T+1, Product Types In-Scope of T+1, Benefits of Transitioning to T+1 Settlement, Expected Regulatory Timelines, Most Affected Areas of Impact for Firms, Implementation Timeline and Activities
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