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CIRO Rule Consolidation Project
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
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
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
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.
Qualified Financial Contracts Recordkeeping Rule
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
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
EU T+1 Settlement Readiness Roadmap
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
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