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Business Process Automation Reduces Costs and Mitigates Risk
Financial services firm automates manual processes and experiences significant efficiency gains and enhanced compliance processes.
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Fulton Financial Streamlines Commission Processing
Learn how incentive compensation management streamlined commission processing for Fulton Financial Advisors.
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Enhancing LPL Data With Business Process Automation
Investment services firm enhances LPL data and clearing services with business process automation solutions.
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FINRA Audit Preparation Guide for Broker-Dealers
Learn four proven ways to prepare for a FINRA routine examination – according to leading compliance experts.
WHITEPAPER
How Leading Broker-Dealers Leverage Digital Technology
Discover three key ways digital technology helps retain top advisors and boost profits
Recent Blog Posts
FINRA 2020 Risk Monitoring and Examination Priorities
In January 2020, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released it's 2020 Risk Monitoring and Examination Priorities Letter highlighting areas of focus for their risk monitoring, surveillance, and examination programs as well as new and emerging areas....
How to Build a Business Case for Technology Investments
What is a Business Case and Why You Need One Building a strong business case for technology investments is critical. Many projects fail due to poor project planning or lack of executive buy-in and support, or a combination of each. Building a business case will help...
The Advantages of Financial Planning for Investment Firms
Financial Planning Represents an Increasingly Important Role Research conducted by Financial Planning shows that in 2017, fee-based revenue overtook commission-based revenue for the first time. There is a myriad of factors driving this change, including industry...
Mutual Fund Direct Business — Is It Still a Viable Option for Broker-Dealers?
Summary “Is mutual fund direct business a viable option for our firm?” remains an important question for broker-dealers to ask. This article provides a framework to help find the answer. Simply put, direct business involves transactions between a broker and a mutual...
Weighing the Benefits of Financial Advisor Teams
Advisor Team Model The advisor team model remains a growing trend in the investment services industry. According to Cerulli Associates 2018 Advisor Metrics study, more than half (54%) of all advisors operate in a team structure. Merrill Lynch is leading this trend...
How Audit Ready Is Your Incentive Compensation Program?
Audit Ready Incentive Compensation The increasing cost of compliance and oversight – in time and money – is something investment services firms face every day. From internal audits that scrutinize our processes to regulatory bodies like FINRA and the SEC that scour...
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