How RIAs Can Improve Cybersecurity Measures Following the Crowdstrike Outages

On July 19, flights were grounded and billboards in Times Square went blank as the world experienced a global tech outage like no other. Triggered by a single botched software update by one cybersecurity company (Crowdstrike), millions of computers—including those operating large-scale systems—crashed. More than an inconvenience for travelers and workers, this event was a […]

SEC Adopts New Regulation S-P Amendments

The SEC has announced adoption of amendments to Regulation S-P: Privacy of Consumer Financial Information and Safeguarding Customer Information.  The goal is to protect individuals from harm when their personal information is involded in security incidents. “Over the last 24 years, the nature, scale, and impact of data breaches has transformed substantially. These amendments to […]

Smartria Taps Industry Growth and User Experience Expert Patrick Hunt As New Chief Executive Officer

Veteran Entrepreneur and Tech Executive Joins Recently Appointed CRO David Coyle to Capitalize on Smartria’s Accelerated Momentum KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Smartria, the leading provider of compliance software solutions for financial advisors, is excited to announce that Patrick Hunt is stepping into the role of CEO. Hunt takes the helm on the heels of industry veteran […]

Five Key Technology Systems For Building Advisor Efficiency

It’s no secret that technology is key to helping advisors grow their businesses. The right tools, coupled with best practices, can drive efficiency and allow advisors to more effectively leverage their expertise—resulting in more clients achieving their goals, growing their wealth and ultimately referring friends, family and business contacts to your firm. “Whether we recognize […]

Smartria Unveils Innovative Cybersecurity Focus Solution, Pioneering Compliance Readiness Ahead of SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rule

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SmartriaⓇ, a trailblazer in compliance management solutions for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), hybrid RIAs and RIA compliance consultants, is proud to announce the launch of its new solution, Cybersecurity Focus, which is purpose built to mirror the SEC’s proposed new Cybersecurity Rule. “Securing sensitive information and maintaining cybersecurity has never been more critical […]

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2021 SEC Exam Priorities

On March 3, 2021, the SEC’s Division of Examinations (Division) published its examination priorities for the year. These priorities are the driving force behind the Division’s examinations but are not exhaustive. Examiners may focus on other issues during an examination. The Division, which was previously called the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, circulates its […]

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Cybersecurity & You: The Care and Keeping of your Cyber Compliance 

Physical robberies of financial institutions are becoming less common, but cyber attacks are only getting more common. Today, everyone understands that protecting your clients and company is paramount to staying in any financial services game. However, most decision makers of financial institutions don’t know where to start. Fortunately, the SEC has given some guidelines on […]