On the Horizon

At Global Atlantic Partners, we're always watching for the important trends and developments that will affect your industry.

Here's a collection of our latest thinking on a variety of subjects, as well as links to some helpful resources.

BSA COMPLIANCE – As part of our ongoing efforts to keep our clients and colleagues informed about pertinent developments in the compliance arena, we would like to share our thoughts regarding Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) topics that might impact your organization in the near future. We hope you benefit from the counsel we have to offer.

BSA Compliance – Sitting Still Not An Option! (PDF - 67k)

Global Atlantic Partners LLC opens Brazil location – As part of our strategy in expanding our services into emerging countries, we are opening an office in São Paulo, Brazil.

Av Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3729
4º E 5º Andares – São Paulo – SP
CEP 04538-905

Telefone 55 11 3443-6305;  Fax 55 11 3443-6201

Brazil, as one of the four largest emerging countries (BRIC countries) attracts foreign investors who look for improved risk management processes in line with the global developments. For more information on our new location, contact Alba Kiihl.

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Papers

NEW - Good Governance Practices for 501(c)(3) Organizations

External Quality Assessments or "Who Audits the Auditors?"

Why ISO Embracing Organizations Have a Leg Up on SOX Compliance

Competitive Advantage under the Basel II New Capital Requirement Regulations

Helpful Resources

IT Governance Institute

Good source of information on technology aspect of internal controls. Publications include Control Objectives for Information and related Technology - COBIT - and IT Control Objectives for Sarbanes-Oxley
www.itgi.org

Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Together with its affiliated IT Governance Institute, lead the information technology control community.
www.isaca.org

Office of Foreign Assets Control
www.treas.gov/ofac

Bank for International Settlements
www.bis.org