Upcoming Webinar: Best Practices in Advisor Succession Planning
We’re excited to announce our upcoming webinar Best Practices in Financial Advisor Succession Planning, scheduled on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 1:00 PM CT. By now, those of us working in the financial advice industry are well aware of the looming advisor shortage....
Research Shows Financial Advisor Headcount Lags Behind Productivity in 2021
As many of you know, I'm a fan of the fine folks over at Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting. Every year I look forward to the Kehrer Bielan Annual Checkup, as it provides leaders with the insights they need to be successful. These insights are invaluable not only...
FINRA Priorities: Automated Solutions for Variable Annuity Data
In a recent blog, we provided an overview and key takeaways of FINRA’s 2022 Examination and Risk Monitoring Program Report. Over the past several years, FINRA has made the sales and supervision of variable annuities a priority. In their new report, the self-regulatory...
Three Ways Data Centralization Will Help Establish Trust in Data
Trust in data is a frequently cited issue at the executive level. According to a 2021 study by HFS Research, 89% of business executives cited “a high level of data quality” as key to business success. However, 75% of business executives do not have a high level of...
FINRA’s Top Enforcement Issues in 2021
Our last blog provided an overview and key takeaways of FINRA’s 2022 Examination and Risk Monitoring Program Report. In this blog, we will take a closer look at FINRA’s top enforcement issues in 2021. According to Eversheds Sutherland’s annual report of FINRA’s...
FINRA’s 2022 Examination and Risk Monitoring Program Report
This February, FINRA released the 2022 Report on its Examination and Risk Monitoring Program. The report is designed to inform member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations. In a press release, Greg Ruppert,...
The Value of Real-Time Data Analytics For Broker-Dealers
A Case for Real-Time Data Analytics In this article, we will examine the value of real-time data analytics for broker-dealers, including what it is, why it matters, and its vital role in business intelligence and data-driven decision-making. In short, real-time data...
Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Data Analytics
Over the years, Terrapin Technologies has worked with many financial institutions, in particular wealth management programs within banks and credit unions. Our customers have ranged in size, from small regional credit unions to large national banks. When talking with...