Insights
Research, white papers and articles
CIRO Rule Consolidation Project
October 2025
Requirements for mutual fund companies, including: Regulatory expectations for consolidated reporting, Data and workflow challenges across product lines, How to streamline reporting while maintaining accuracy and compliance, Practical guidance for aligning internal teams, systems, and processes
Global Swap Dealer Reporting Rules
October 2025
Side-by-Side View: OTC Reporting Across Regulators, Regulatory Compliance Roadmap: Key Dates Ahead, Partnering with Botsford for Compliance Execution: How We Can Help Streamline Reporting
Qualified Financial Contracts Recordkeeping Rule
October 2025
13 CFR Part 148 Regulatory Overview and Timeline, Availability, Maintenance of Records, and Exemptions, 13 CFR Part 148 Detailed Recordkeeping Requirements: Position-Level Data, Master Data Tables, Counterparty Netting Sets, Legal Agreements, Collateral Details
Bill C-2: Enhancing Border and AML Enforcement
September 2025
Rule Overview and New Enrolment Requirement, Mandatory Registration with FINTRAC for all Reporting Entities, Expanded Penalties for Non-Compliance, New Restrictions on Cash Transactions, Compliance Program Requirements, Expanded Information Sharing
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration (media clip!)
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.
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