FINRA’s 2020 Risk Monitoring and Examination Priorities Letter serves to document areas of emphasis for the coming year, which firms may consider for opportunities to improve their compliance and supervisory programs. Among the highlights in the 2020 letter is an emphasis on firms’ compliance with obligations relating to FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public), including their marketing, advertising and sales materials. “FINRA will review how firms review, approve, supervise and distribute retail communications regarding private placement securities via online distribution platforms, as well as traditional channels.”– FINRA 2020 Risk Monitoring and Examination Priorities Letter Learn how leading firms partner with RegEd […]
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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 […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Appoints Derrick D. Cobey as Chief Technology Officer
Technology strategist and product development veteran to drive the continued advancement of RegEd’s enterprise compliance and credentialing solutions. RegEd, the market-leading provider of enterprise regulatory compliance solutions to banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and brokers, is pleased to announce its appointment of Derrick D. Cobey to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Cobey will direct RegEd’s technology strategy and drive continuous innovation across RegEd’s broad compliance and credentialing solutions portfolio. “As client expectations for technology-enabled efficiency continue to evolve, a chief technology officer that is an innovation agent with highly disciplined execution is critical to our continued […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd CEO and Founder to be a Featured Presenter at FSI OneVoice 2020
John M. Schobel will present on the topic of driving efficiency and effectiveness in branch exams and field audits. RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions to broker-dealers and other financial services firms, is pleased to announce its participation in the Financial Services Institute (FSI) OneVoice conference in San Diego, CA, January 27-29, 2020. RegEd Founder and CEO, John M. Schobel, will present on Improving Branch Exams on Tuesday, January 28th at 1:30 PM. The session will cover how branch exams and field audits can be made more beneficial and impactful for both the firm and the registered representative. […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Recognized as a Leading Compliance Technology Provider by CIO Review and Banking CIO Outlook
The annual awards acknowledge companies that are at the forefront of providing compliance and risk solutions while significantly impacting their industries. RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology to insurance companies, broker-dealers and banks, today announced that CIO Review and Banking CIO Outlook, prominent publications for information technology executives, have selected RegEd as one of the 20 Most Promising Compliance Technology Providers and one of the Top 10 Risk and Compliance Solution Providers for 2019. CIO Review and Banking CIO Outlook produce an annual list of providers that are at the forefront of providing compliance and risk solutions to the […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Appoints Glen Jasionowski as Chief Revenue Officer
RegEd, the market-leading provider of enterprise regulatory compliance solutions to banks, broker-dealers, insurance companies and brokers, is pleased to announce its appointment of Glen Jasionowski to the role of chief revenue officer (CRO). In this role, Jasionowski will direct RegEd’s enterprise sales strategy and execution to meet and exceed growth objectives. “Glen brings extensive knowledge of enterprise software and the financial services industry, in combination with a successful track record of consultative client engagement, to RegEd,” said John M. Schobel, RegEd CEO and Founder. “His proven ability to execute growth strategies in the compliance management software industry will help ensure RegEd’s […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Hosts Policy Management by Design Workshop in Chicago
Workshop featured internationally recognized pundit on governance, risk management, and compliance. RegEd, the leading provider of compliance and risk management technology to broker-dealers and other financial services firms, hosted a Policy Management by Design workshop in Chicago, IL, on October 30, 2019. Workshop attendees explored how defining the right process, information and technology architecture for policy management can create a structured approach to how the organization operates. Attendees were equipped to define a process lifecycle for managing policies, establish policy ownership and accountability, track policy attestation, and map policies to objectives, risks, controls, issues, and other GRC areas. The full […]
Continue readingMore TagKey Takeaways: FINRA’s 2019 Report on Examination Findings and Observations
On October 16, 2019, FINRA published its 2019 Report on FINRA Examination Findings and Observations. This report is a useful resource for firms to leverage to improve their compliance and risk management programs. One of the findings in the report pertains to failure to effectively monitor for and react to regulatory changes. Firms are required to review regulatory changes against their supervisory systems, including their written supervisory procedures and training programs. FINRA found that some firms did not adequately respond to recent regulatory changes such as FinCen’s new Customer Due Diligence (CDD) obligations and requirements around Financial Exploitation of Specified […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd Thought Leader Awarded 2019 SILA Bruce Saenger Award
Award acknowledges a passion for insurance and/or securities related education topics. RegEd, the leading provider of compliance technology solutions to the financial services industry, participated in the 2019 SILA National Education Conference in San Diego, CA on Sept. 15-18, 2019. During the conference Brandi Brown, RegEd Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, was awarded the 2019 Bruce Saenger Education Award, which is presented to an individual who demonstrates a passion for insurance and/or securities related education topics including pre-licensing/pre-registration, continuing education, and professional development. Brandi Brown, RegEd Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, stated, “I want to offer sincere appreciation […]
Continue readingMore TagRegEd to Participate in 2019 FINRA Advertising Regulation Conference and Host Client Advisory Board
Client Advisory Board will provide important forum for RegEd’s enterprise Advertising Review solution product roadmap and future innovation. RegEd, the leading provider of compliance and risk management technology to broker-dealers and other financial services firms, including the industry-leading Advertising Review solution, announced its participation in the 2019 FINRA Advertising Regulation Conference in Washington, DC, on October 24-25, 2019. FINRA’s Advertising Regulation Conference provides a forum to learn about practical changes and new developments involving communications rules, and the opportunity to gain guidance on the advertising standards from industry and FINRA experts. The comprehensive agenda is designed for new and experienced […]
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