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Introducing our podcast series tailored for the Asset Management industry. This series delves into critical issues and evolving trends affecting Asset Managers and Investment Funds. Topics include Reputational Risk Management, Conflicts, Market Abuse, s. 90A FSMA Claims, Sanctions, Cybersecurity, FCA Enforcement Themes and Trends, Digital Assets, and more. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/esWGzF2Q

I hosted a webinar on how financial firms can confidently navigate SEC cybersecurity requirements while safeguarding sensitive data. If you missed it, the full recording is now available on YouTube! 🎥 In this session, I broke down the framework I’ve developed over 15+ years of consulting with RIAs, hedge funds, and family offices. It’s designed to help firms of any size streamline their cybersecurity operations, prepare for audits, and ensure compliance without overcomplicating the process. Here’s what we covered: 🔐 Building a robust cybersecurity program to protect client data and assets. 📄 Using large language models (like the one I built with LLaMA) for smarter compliance document reviews. 🌐 Threat intelligence strategies to understand and mitigate risks before they become breaches. 🛡️ Tools for vulnerability scans and penetration testing (spoiler: Nessus is still a favorite). 🎓 Affordable and effective employee training with our Fieldcraft platform. This is practical, real-world advice—no vendor pitch, no fluff. Whether you're a CCO, IT professional, or executive tasked with cybersecurity, you’ll find actionable tips you can use immediately. https://lnkd.in/gJ44Ssuk

Explore the future of asset management at our upcoming 8th edition of the Asset Management Forum 2024. Gain insights into regulatory developments and delve into Malta’s new Transfer Pricing rules, emerging trends and practices in sustainability, DORA's implications, cyber resilience, attracting Family Offices, and the rise of asset tokenisation. Connect with industry professionals and be part of the conversation. Check out the agenda and request an invite today. 👉 https://deloi.tt/4eSqpJY #AssetManagement #Investments

Industry trio launches a comprehensive risk and control blueprint for the digital assets industry, dubbed the Digital Asset Security Control Principles (DASCP) framework. Get the full scoop here: https://lnkd.in/eTxeRR5Q #FTFNews #digitalasset #tokenization

Recent enforcement activity points to several areas of interest for the SEC, including whistleblowers, ESG, cybersecurity, insider trading, and executive perks, among many others. Learn more in the next session of Global Public Company Academy, where we'll discuss key insights from a report prepared by members of our securities enforcement and corporate business transactions practices. https://bit.ly/44GbKha

Featured article from Elizabeth Green on Fast Company. For robust cybersecurity, a comprehensive, holistic approach is essential. A crucial point often overlooked is that focusing solely on cryptography discovery without integrating remediation and #cryptoagility—leads to a significant yet incomplete investment. Read the full article on Fact Company here - https://lnkd.in/gRWzXkkB

Excited to share our latest playbook, "Survival of the Fittest," crafted in collaboration with Schroders and Drawbridge. This resource equips asset managers with practical strategies to tackle liquidity challenges, cybersecurity threats, and geopolitical risks head-on. Access the playbook here: https://lnkd.in/geduaG72 #fundsmanagement

Industry trio launches a comprehensive risk and control blueprint for the digital assets industry, dubbed the Digital Asset Security Control Principles (DASCP) framework. Get the full scoop here: https://lnkd.in/eTxeRR5Q #FTFNews #digitalasset #tokenization

🔔Throwback to our timeless advice! 🕰️ A year ago, we shared an important message about the increasing threats in the digital asset world. 🌐 Revisiting that today with a reminder - Stay vigilant, protect your assets! 💼🔒 #CryptoSafety #21Shares

🔒 In today’s digital world, how can asset managers, hedge funds, and private capital firms ensure cyber-resilience and tackle AI threats? Discover how cyber-focused managed services can safeguard financial firms. Full article on Business Reporter in the comments section. 👇 #LinedataProtect #CyberSecurity #AIThreats #FinancialServices #InvestmentFirms #Resilience