Avoiding Costly “Audit Traps” – Building Cybersecurity Policies for Small RIAs

Most cybersecurity policies start out life as a boilerplate or generic document. In the policy sample above, it would not be unreasonable for a firm with a dedicated Windows administration team managing an Active Directory environment to review access every 90 days. So, if your boilerplate document was targeted toward such a firm, such a requirement may well be in your policy.

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Surge Ventures, the Parent Company of RegVerse Achieves SOC 2 Certification: Setting New Standards in Wealth Management Industry Data Security

Surge Ventures Achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, it's a major achievement for Surge Ventures! It shows the company’s dedication to high-security standards and operational excellence, assuring clients and partners that their data is well-protected.

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How Automation and AI are Transforming GRC Management

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is a comprehensive approach used by organizations to manage their overall governance, risk management, and compliance at par with current regulations. Here’s a breakdown of each component of GRC

RegVerse Named Finalist in the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards 2024

We are thrilled to share some exciting news—RegVerse, a flagship product of Surge Ventures, has been honored as a finalist in the prestigious ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards 2024!

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Use Cases for Appropriate Form Adv Fillings

Ensuring compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements is critical. One of the key elements in maintaining transparency and protecting investors is the accurate filing and updating of Form ADV

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Avery - Here's What Your Next Compliance Partner Should Deliver

RegTech, leverages advanced technology to streamline compliance processes. RegTech applications feature built-in libraries containing relevant regulatory information, primarily for the financial services sector, aviation, gaming, and energy.

Recent Cybersecurity Regulations imposed by SEC

SEC has imposed a new cybersecurity regulation, the goal of this regulation is to ensure that investors are promptly informed about potential risks that could affect their investments.

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Understanding Regulatory Compliance: What It Means for Your Business and Why It Matters

Financial services, information technology (IT), and healthcare - are subject to a plethora of intricate regulations and compliance frameworks, because of their corresponding effects on the financial business sector, dynamic digitization project implementation-based economy, and the health infrastructure.

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Importance of Accurate Form ADV Filing

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) confront various problems in submitting Form ADV, which is crucial for regulatory compliance. If not addressed effectively, these obstacles might escalate into major problems. Here are some of the major issues encountered by RIAs in their ADV filings.

RegVerse, a Surge Ventures company, expands Avery with the Fusion1 suite to lead seamless compliance and surveillance

The award-winning Avery platform now includes Fusion1 - a comprehensive suite of AI-enabled automated workflow tools to increase the reliability and accuracy of RIA and Broker-Dealer compliance and surveillance programs

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Recent SEC Cyber Regulations and How You Can Stay Ahead!

The regulatory landscape in the United States has evolved significantly over the last few years. Like every other industry, financial institutions must keep up with a staggering number of rules and regulations imposed by regulatory bodies like the SEC and FINRA.

The Must-Have Tech Tools Every Financial Advisor Needs to Succeed

In today’s fast-changing and competitive financial world, staying ahead requires more than just knowing asset management and investment policies. Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and Broker Dealers (BDs) need to use technology to make their work easier, boost efficiency, and meet clients' needs. Investing in the right tech tools is crucial for success in this industry.

2024 SEC Exam Priorities

In October, the SEC released its examination priorities for 2024. Broadly, the SEC will prioritize areas that pose emerging risks to investors or the markets. Focus areas include marketing practices, conflicts of interest, operational resiliency, and emerging financial technology.

Bitcoin ETFs and Your ADV

Now that you have the ability to offer your clients Bitcoin ETFs, have you considered updating your ADV? These ETFs provide direct exposure to bitcoin through either spot prices or bitcoin futures which brings nuanced risk clients may not have experienced.

The Essential Compliance Checklist for New RIAs

Do you know where to begin to develop your comprehensive checklist of the essential information you need to familiarize yourself with to ensure full compliance of your new RIA firm? Regardless of where you are in the process, the following are key factors that warrant careful examination.

Is Your Firm Prepared to Avoid Disruption?

With natural disasters, cybersecurity risks, and infrastructure failures growing more frequent and more intense, what can an RIA do to ensure business continuity for their organization and for their clients?

Your New RIA Compliance Checkilst

Below is a comprehensive checklist of the essential information that you should familiarize yourself with to ensure full compliance of your new RIA firm with the appropriate governing bodies. Regardless of where you are in the process, the following are key factors that warrant careful examination.

How 4 Little Words Will Impact Your RIA in 2024

Did you know the SEC has changed your annual compliance program requirements for 2024? The SEC did so by adding just 4 words – "and document in writing" – to the Compliance Rule.

SEC Proposed AI Rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules under 17 CFR Parts 240 and 275 that would require broker-dealers and investment advisers to take certain steps to address conflicts of interest associated with their use of predictive data analytics (PDA) and covered technologies to interact with investors.

Cybersecurity Risk Management And You (2024 Focus)

The SEC requires registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance.

What is Responsible AI?

The adoption of AI raises important questions about responsible AI and its role in ensuring compliance excellence in the financial services industry.

The Benefits of Automating Compliance Workflows

Recognizing the dynamic nature of regulations and the increasing complexities involved, the adoption of automated solutions for various aspects of the compliance workflow has emerged as a game-changer.

Transforming Compliance in Finance: The Rise of Generative AI

2023 was the breakout year for generative AI and according to McKinsey & Company, all kinds of industries are increasing their exposure to AI tools, including financial services and wealth management.

Fintech Venture Studio, Surge Ventures Launches An Industry First Generative AI-Powered Regulatory Management Platform

Avery by RegVerse, the regulatory co-pilot, is designed to offer 24/7 personalized regulatory and enforcement action insights to minimize risk of non-compliance, all while saving time and money for SEC, FINRA and State Board regulated firms.

RegVerse Newsletter (January 2024)

Kickstart the year with crucial updates from the SEC on cybersecurity disclosure rules, insights on annual Form ADV updates, the latest in RIA compliance (plus a helpful checklist for starting a new RIA), info on the proposed AI Rule, and other top industry news.

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Surge Ventures, the Parent Company of RegVerse Achieves SOC 2 Certification: Setting New Standards in Wealth Management Industry Data Security

Surge Ventures Achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, it's a major achievement for Surge Ventures! It shows the company’s dedication to high-security standards and operational excellence, assuring clients and partners that their data is well-protected.

RegVerse News

RegVerse Named Finalist in the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards 2024

We are thrilled to share some exciting news—RegVerse, a flagship product of Surge Ventures, has been honored as a finalist in the prestigious ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards 2024!

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RegVerse, a Surge Ventures company, expands Avery with the Fusion1 suite to lead seamless compliance and surveillance

The award-winning Avery platform now includes Fusion1 - a comprehensive suite of AI-enabled automated workflow tools to increase the reliability and accuracy of RIA and Broker-Dealer compliance and surveillance programs

RegVerse News

We Are Finalists in the 2024 Wealth Management Industry Awards

Exciting news just in! RegVerse has been named a finalist in the prestigious Wealth Management Industry Awards 2024. This accolade underscores our team's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. It's a testament to the dedication and hard work poured into every aspect of our efforts.

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Avoiding Costly “Audit Traps” – Building Cybersecurity Policies for Small RIAs

Most cybersecurity policies start out life as a boilerplate or generic document. In the policy sample above, it would not be unreasonable for a firm with a dedicated Windows administration team managing an Active Directory environment to review access every 90 days. So, if your boilerplate document was targeted toward such a firm, such a requirement may well be in your policy.

Whitepaper

Understanding Regulatory Compliance: What It Means for Your Business and Why It Matters

Financial services, information technology (IT), and healthcare - are subject to a plethora of intricate regulations and compliance frameworks, because of their corresponding effects on the financial business sector, dynamic digitization project implementation-based economy, and the health infrastructure.

Whitepaper

Use Cases for Appropriate Form Adv Fillings

Ensuring compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements is critical. One of the key elements in maintaining transparency and protecting investors is the accurate filing and updating of Form ADV

Use Cases

Recent Cybersecurity Regulations imposed by SEC

SEC has imposed a new cybersecurity regulation, the goal of this regulation is to ensure that investors are promptly informed about potential risks that could affect their investments.

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