Client management platforms have become an essential part of an RIA’s tech stack as these tools make it easier to access and update customer information. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ...

Among the biggest challenges advisors face is simply getting the data needed to execute a client’s financial plan. Without information to enter into the planning software, it’s impossible to ...

Effective cybersecurity requires an ongoing, risk-based, comprehensive process that addresses people, policies and procedures, and technology, including training. Effective security also requires an ...

A basic understanding of technology is more than just good business for law firms: it’s increasingly becoming an ethical obligation. As of September, 25 states have adopted some kind of duty of ...

Gathering client data upfront is a critical, but often unnecessarily difficult, first step of any financial advisor-client relationship. Too often, wealth management firms still rely on spreadsheets, ...

Gone are the days of calling in your stock trades from your local coffee shop and U.S. Postal Service-delivered bank statements. The finance industry of today is accessible at the touch of a button.

People trust their accountants with a lot of sensitive data, with the understanding that their private information will only be used for a specific authorized purpose. However as time goes on and data ...

What used to be tried-and-true client acquisition methods are no longer reliable in today’s digital world. Word-of-mouth referrals alone no longer suffice. In 2023, traditional approaches are ...

Under a new ethics interpretation, a CPA’s independence will be impaired when taking responsibility for hosting an attest client’s data or records. The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee ...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SoftwareReviews, a division of IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group, has published its 2021 Data Integration & IPaaS Emotional Footprint Awards, naming five ...