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Address the Branch Audit Scheduling Challenge Head-On with RegEd’s Branch Audit Cycle Management

The scheduling of OSJ, branch, and non-branch audits has become more complex over the past year. With the introduction of FINRA’s Remote Inspection Pilot Program and Residential Supervisory Locations, along with state-specific branch and non-branch registration and audit requirements, the complexity in tracking firms’ audit cycles is at an all-time high. For example, OSJ’s must be audited annually (along with branches that supervise non-branch locations), and other branches must be audited every three years. Supervisory offices from a person’s private residence are considered non-branch locations and can be subject to a different cycle, but certain states’ rules override these rules […]

FINRA Modifies Form U4 Adding New Residential Supervisory Location (RSL) Question and Eliminates Quarterly RSL List Reporting Requirement

FINRA recently released a modified version of Form U4, which now includes a method for broker-dealers (BDs) to indicate if their associates’ Offices of Employment that are located in private residences are designated as Residential Supervisory Locations (RSL). (Please note that the Revision Date of Form U4 still reflects May 2009.) RSLs are private residences from which an associated person engages in supervisory activities. FINRA considers RSLs non-branch locations. As such, they do not need to be inspected annually. Instead, they must be inspected on a regular periodic schedule presumed to be at least every three (3) years. In […]

Key Takeaways from the NSCP National Conference: Cybersecurity and AI at the Forefront

RegEd recently attended the NSCP National Conference, where industry leaders gathered to discuss pressing issues and trends impacting the financial services landscape. The NSCP National Conference once again highlighted the pressing topics of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in the financial services industry. As organizations navigate the complexities of these evolving technologies, key insights emerged from the sessions that warrant attention. Dominance of Cybersecurity and AI Cybersecurity and AI dominated discussions throughout the conference, highlighting their growing importance in today’s financial services landscape. Many firms are in various stages of adopting AI technology, but panelists noted that concrete examples of efficiencies […]

SEC Approves FINRA Proposed Rule 3240 Change (Borrowing From or Lending to Customers)

On September 17, 2024, the SEC approved a FINRA proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 3240 (Borrowing From or Lending to Customers). The title for FINRA Rule 3240 will be modified to (Prohibition on Borrowing From or Lending to Customers) in an effort to emphasize the rule is first and foremost a general prohibition against such arrangements. The rule amendments are intended to strengthen the general prohibition against borrowing and lending arrangements between registered persons and customers of the broker-dealer. Among other changes, the amendment narrows some of the existing exceptions to that general prohibition, enhances the requirements […]

RegEd Launches ‘Compliance Control Center’ Technology Bundle to Deliver Best-In-Class Oversight for Midsized Broker-Dealers

New Offering From the Industry Leader Brings Together Compliance Management Capabilities Trusted by the Industry’s Largest Broker-Dealers and Delivers Them to SMBs and Growing Firms RegEd, a leading provider of compliance solutions for the financial services industry, has announced the launch of its Compliance Control CenterSM technology bundle. This comprehensive solution will meet the unique needs of SMBs and growing firms, who benefit from an all-in-one approach to compliance technology delivered by a single trusted partner. RegEd draws on its extensive experience serving the leading firms in the industry to bring together advanced compliance tools previously available only to the […]

RegEd Announces Next-Generation Trade Supervision and Account Monitoring Solution to Advance Investor Protection

July 25, 2023
by Eric Clements

RegEd SmartCompli, Powered by InvestEdge, Delivers the Most Advanced, Comprehensive Solution in the Industry Today RegEd announced SmartCompli, which employs advanced technology and a proprietary data model that aggregates and normalizes trade, account and KYC data, from all major clearing and custody firms, as well as direct business. SmartCompli is integrated with RegEd’s market-leading Xchange Registration solution, enabling instant validation of advisor credentials to ensure that trades are made compliantly. This eliminates the need for firms to manage data exports on a continuous basis. Joe DiAngelo, EVP Sales at RegEd discussed the typical challenges confronting the industry. “Today firms have […]

RegEd to Showcase Enterprise Compliance Solutions at 2021 NSCP National Conference

As the leading provider of regulatory technology solutions to the financial services industry, RegEd will exhibit its enterprise compliance platform at the 2021 National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) National Conference in National Harbor, Md., on Nov. 8-10. The annual NSCP National Conference offers dozens of sessions covering topics that are relevant to investment advisers, broker-dealers, private funds, and investment companies, and has been recognized as one of the most comprehensive educational offerings within the securities compliance industry. This year, “the only conference that’s ‘for compliance, by compliance,’” will focus on “the practical solutions to empower yourself and your compliance […]

RegEd will Present Enterprise Compliance Solutions for Banks at the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference

RegEd will showcase its enterprise compliance platform for banks at the American Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference, which will be held virtually from June 22-24. The National Conversation on Compliance will provide participants with in-depth regulatory analysis, benchmarking data from across the industry, and practical implementation strategies for current compliance challenges. The ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference includes sessions on timely topics such as: Leading Practices in Assessing and Mitigating UDAAP Risk Reviewing Your Compliance Policies and Procedures for the New Environment Customer Communications Compliance Navigating Virtual Examinations The Future of Regulation The conference will also include a virtual marketplace with […]

SEC’s 2020 Examination Priorities Demonstrate a Continued Focus on Conflicts of Interest, Including Outside Business Activities

SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) has issued its examination priorities for 2020. According to the report, OCIE will continue its focus on the protection of retail investors, including seniors and those saving for retirement. Examinations in these areas will include reviews of disclosures relating to fees, expenses, and conflicts of interest. “Registered firms must effectively implement controls and systems to ensure disclosures are made as required and that a firm’s actions match those disclosures… Examinations will relatedly focus on registered firms’ disclosures and supervision of outside business activities of its employees and associated persons, and any conflicts that may […]

RegEd to Showcase Enterprise Platform Solution at 2019 FINRA Annual Conference

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how RegEd enables clients to efficiently meet compliance and registration obligations while presenting a unified enterprise view of requirements. Raleigh, NC, May 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions to broker-dealers and other financial services firms, is pleased to announce its participation at the 2019 FINRA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, May 15-17, 2019. FINRA’s annual conference provides securities industry practitioners with guidance on regulatory priorities and addresses the compliance and regulatory issues investment advisers and broker-dealers face in today’s evolving industry with interactive forums led by […]

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