Alongside technology experts from American Express, Credit Suisse and CIBC, Ascendant’s Jason Morton will speak on developments in regulatory technology at the ‘Fintech Data Day’ at the annual Strata Data Conference on September 26, 2017 in New York. The Strata Data Conference is an annual conference for technology and business professionals who are seeking innovative … Continued

As Hurricane Harvey touches down on U.S. soil and we hope for the safety of the millions in its path, we encourage all firms, even those outside Harvey’s path of flooding and damaging winds, to consider their BCM readiness for such an event. Business Continuity Plans are designed to ensure firms have conducted sufficient advance preparation so … Continued

The Boston Regional Office of the SEC has recently conducted roughly 20 unannounced visits to registered investment advisers in the region. This fact, confirmed during the recent meeting of the New England Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Association (NEBDIAA), is in keeping with the SEC’s renewed focus on a more robust examination program. While onsite, the … Continued

Ransomware attacks like WannaCry and NotPetya are increasing in both frequency and damage, routinely making headline news with their abilities to bring down networks of established companies. Yet these cyberattacks typically start by compromising the weakest point in your security chain – people – through simple or complex phishing techniques before spreading to other parts … Continued

The Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta, made a court filing on August 9 requesting the Transition Period and Delay of Applicability for the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule be extended from January 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019. This court filing included extending the deadlines for the following Prohibited Contract Exemptions: Best Interest Contract Exemption … Continued