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Decoding Global T+1 Differences
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

Decoding Global T+1 Differences

U.S. vs E.U. T+1, T+1 Settlement Deadline Divergences. Unpacking the key deltas between the North American T+1 model and the EU’s High-Level Roadmap, highlighting: Operational and regulatory timing differences, Settlement and cutoff variations, FX, recall, and netting considerations and Impacts on global operating models and cross-border workflows

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Modernizing Voice Surveillance
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

Modernizing Voice Surveillance

Overview of Voice Surveillance Technologies: Audio & Two-Way Voice Monitoring, Voice-Based Cyberattacks (Vishing / Deepfakes) & Anti-Spoofing, Voice Biometrics (Authentication / Identification at Scale), List and Summary of Leading Voice Surveillance Vendors & Their Approaches, Botsford’s Implementation Offerings and Approach

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Modernizing E-Communications Surveillance
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

Modernizing E-Communications Surveillance

E-Communications Compliance Monitoring Methods, Leading E-Communications Surveillance Vendors: Leading Vendors & Typical Use Cases, Navigating E-Comm Surveillance Solutions Landscape, Botsford’s Implementation Offerings and Approach

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Optimizing Trade Surveillance Programs
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

Optimizing Trade Surveillance Programs

Trade surveillance has become a cornerstone of market integrity, shaped by evolving tools, smarter analytics, and ever-tighter regulatory expectations. Our latest white paper breaks it down: What trade surveillance is and why it matters, Key tools and technologies on the market today, How Market Abuse Regulation is driving change, Practical steps for building stronger, smarter surveillance frameworks.

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Engineering Operational Alpha in Your Aladdin Model
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

Engineering Operational Alpha in Your Aladdin Model

Most firms achieve system consolidation. Leading institutions capture sustainable competitive advantage. The decision to implement BlackRock's Aladdin platform will shape your operations and technology architecture for a decade or more.

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CIRO Rule Consolidation Project
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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.

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Global Swap Dealer Reporting Rules
Charlene Fong Charlene Fong

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

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