Defining Direct Business Direct business is not a well-understood model within the wealth management industry, and there is little authoritative information on the practice. To further confound an already obscure topic, direct business goes by many names, including...
A recent article from industry research group Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting, Needed: Better Tracking and Reporting, highlights how tracking the right KPIs remains a struggle for many wealth management programs. It affirms our belief in the importance of...
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...
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...
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...