What is “Outsourcing”? Outsourcing can be defined as the act of contracting certain work or services out to a third party, typically as a replacement for conducting that service internally. In today’s market, many organizations choose to outsource specific, everyday … Read More
Eric Clarke, chief executive officer for Orion Advisor Solutions (Orion), was interviewed for Financial Planning’s Lightning Round. In the interview, Clarke describes the greatest threat to independent advisors as changes occur in the regulatory landscape. Clarke describes utilizing technology … Read More
As the first filing deadline for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) new Form CRS is approaching on June 30, 2020, the SEC Division of Investment Management and Division of Trading and Markets have published a frequently asked questions document … Read More
Charles Schwab Corp. announced it has agreed to purchase TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. for $26 billion in an all-stock transaction, combining two of the largest custody service providers to independent financial advisers. After the merger, the combined firm will have … Read More
On episode 63 of the CCO Buzz, we discuss the importance of cybersecurity training for employees as we begin the new year.
Core Compliance offers advice for your end of year books and records retention review on episode 62 of the CCO Buzz.
Compliance officers at investment advisory firms which serve retail clients will soon be impacted by the newly required relationship summary in Form ADV Part 3 (Form CRS).
Lead Sr. Compliance Consultant Tina Mitchell‘s article, “Best Execution Considerations for Advisers,” was featured in the November 2019 edition of the National Society of Compliance Professionals’ Currents. The article discusses consideration factors for seeking best execution, testing protocols for different types … Read More
On October 11, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced it had filed an emergency action against two offshore entities for conducting an alleged unregistered and ongoing digital token offering in the U.S. and overseas that has raised more than … Read More
On episode 60 of the CCO Buzz, Lead Sr. Compliance Consultant Tina Mitchell discusses the frequently asked questions, published by the SEC, that provide guidance on disclosure by investment advisers of compensation arrangements and surrounding conflicts.