Insights
Research, white papers and articles
Modernizing Voice Surveillance
December 2025
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
Modernizing E-Communications Surveillance
November 2025
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
Optimizing Trade Surveillance Programs
November 2025
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.
Engineering Operational Alpha in Your Aladdin Model
October 2025
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.
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
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