Firms filing their advertisements with FINRA know how time consuming and cumbersome the process can be. Not only does the firm need to review collateral based on internal processes, but they also need to organize and send firm-approved files to FINRA based on FINRA 2210. FINRA offers two ways to initiate the review process – either manually through their web portal, or by integrating with its Advertising Review Electronic Files (AREF) system. Since AREF was introduced with RegEd’s Advertising Review solution in 2010, firms had the ability to automate the sending process. As of the spring 2018 release, firms can […]
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The Future of Customer Communications Compliance
We had a blast during the 2018 Advertising Review Client Advisory Board (CAB) meeting! A dozen of our clients and RegEd employees teamed up to review what’s coming down the pike for RegEd’s Advertising Review solution and the industry. During our nearly two-hour meeting, we discussed product features, played innovation games, and explored what the future of the industry could look like. See below for the top takeaways from this year’s session. Third-Party Integrations Over the past few years it has become more important than ever to have a fully holistic up- and down-stream review process. This includes connections with […]
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Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how RegEd enables clients to efficiently meet obligations across compliance management, conflicts of interest, education, and licensing and registration processes RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions to broker-dealers and other financial services firms, is pleased to announce its participation at the 2018 FINRA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, May 21-23, 2018. 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 experienced industry veterans and regulators. The conference […]
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Increased automation, improved data management and simplified user experience streamline the end-to-end process of planning, conducting and resolving branch audits RegEd, the leading provider of Compliance Management, Licensing and Registration, and Education solutions to the financial services industry, has announced the rollout of an upgraded version of its industry-leading Enterprise Branch Audit Management. The release is the result of significant investment and ongoing technology innovation to enable greater levels of automation and improved data accuracy in firms’ branch audit and inspections programs. Branch Audit Management 4.0 incorporates more than three years of market input gained through continuous collaboration with more […]
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RegEd, the leading provider of Licensing and Registration technology solutions to the financial services industry, today announced that it will be recognized for its ongoing commitment to the advancement of education and support of the SILA Foundation, an education-focused non-profit organization. In commemoration of RegEd’s support, the SILA Foundation will issue an academic scholarship for 2017 in RegEd’s name. In addition, Ann Robinson of RegEd has been named Chair of the SILA Foundation Promotions Committee. The scholarship will benefit a designated student with $2,500 for use at an accredited post-secondary college or university. It comes in recognition of RegEd’s 2016 […]
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RegEd has been named a “CFP Board CE Quality Partner” after successfully meeting criteria established by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board). As a CE Quality Partner, RegEd has demonstrated a commitment to developing continuing education (“CE”) programs that meet a high set of standards outlined by CFP Board. To achieve and maintain status as a CE Quality Partner, RegEd agreed to have a random number of self-study and live programs reviewed against a rigorous evaluation rubric developed by CFP Board’s Council on Education. RegEd is now one of only nine CE Sponsors listed on CFP Board’s […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Selected as Best in Class Solution for 1st Global’s Enterprise Empowerment Initiative
RegEd, the leading provider of enterprise Compliance Management, Licensing and Registration and Compliance Education solutions, has announced a partnership with 1st Global, an independent wealth management partner to exceptional CPA firms, to be a part of the company’s Enterprise Empowerment Initiative (EEI). 1st Global recently announced a firm-wide overhaul of its technology infrastructure and RegEd solutions will serve as a key component for the initiative and drive efficiency across a range of critical business processes. After an extensive due diligence process, 1st Global selected RegEd to manage advertising compliance, registration renewal, firm element training, outside business activities reconciliation, personal securities […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Announces Partnership With IRI on Training to Help Industry Professionals Comply With the DOL Fiduciary Rule
RegEd, the leading provider of Compliance Education and Product Training solutions for the financial services industry, has announced a partnership with the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) to offer a series of courses for financial professionals and home office personnel as part of a new training initiative. The modules will enable firms in the securities and insurance industries to effectively train employees on the new and changed standards that have been the product of the DOL fiduciary rule. “Firms must be equipped to prepare their employees and partners to comply with fiduciary rule requirements,” commented John M. Schobel, Chief Executive Officer […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Announces Regulatory Exam Management Capabilities for CODE Enterprise Platform
RegEd, a leading provider of compliance technology solutions for the financial services industry, has announced the expansion of the Comply On Demand Enterprise (CODE®) platform to address the multitude of requirements associated with undergoing regulatory exams. Regulatory Exam Management leverages CODE’s enterprise workflow, task management, document management and reporting capabilities to enable firms to drive efficiency throughout the end-to-end exam process. “Undergoing regulatory examinations can be costly and time-consuming for financial services firms. With the pace of regulatory change accelerating, the increasing frequency and broadening scope of exams represent significant risk and a drain on resources for firms that fail […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Revolutionizes Producer and Adjuster Licensing Maintenance with Fully Automated Credentialing Data Management Solution
RegEd, the leading provider of Licensing and Registration technology solutions to the financial services industry, today announced that it has launched Alerts 2.0, a module of its Xchange Enterprise Licensing and Registration solution. Alerts 2.0, through integration with the NIPR Producer Database (“PDB”), will significantly expand the range of data for which firms can receive automated change notifications and systematized, timely reconciliation of changes with the firm’s back-end database. “Maintaining accurate, up-to-date individual and agency information can quickly become overwhelming for insurers and distributors. With the sheer volume of daily updates, it’s impossible to maintain current records across the firm’s […]
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