Current Events

Most in our industry are familiar with Regulation Best Interest (Reg-BI), which became effective on June 30, 2020. This rule was two decades in the making and designed to address concerns around transparency, product suitability and ensure investment opportunities proposed to clients have their best interests at heart. Reports are surfacing the SEC is finding

Esteemed auditing firm Ernst & Young is a household name. DI Wire recently shared details about the SEC having levied the largest fine in history against the audit firm after members were caught cheating on ethics exams, then misleading the investigation. SEC Fines Ernst & Young $100 Million After Auditors Cheat on Ethics Exams, Mislead Investigation 

Cryptocurrencies This war is being digitally documented in a way we have not seen before. And it is not just Twitter and images and posts on the internet. There is constant concern about electronic information interference from all sides, from fake news to information censorship, to actual destruction of communication infrastructure. For the first time

We continue to watch the news about the war in Ukraine and the dramatic human suffering. This war will have large direct and indirect impacts that will be felt globally, particularly in financial markets and international trade. This is the second in a series on this war, and its short and longer term potential impacts on

We are all watching the news and concerned about the war in Ukraine and the dramatic human suffering. This war will have large direct and indirect impacts that will be felt globally, particularly in financial markets and international trade. This is the first in a series on this war, and its short and longer term

There were more than 800 unicorn startups globally, those with a valuation above $1B. Some of these have become household names, like SpaceX and Instacart. 35 of these are Decacorns, which are unicorns with valuations over $10B. Many of the most valuable startups are already giants in their fields. For example, social media company Bytedance

“Policies & Procedures” We see this term regularly in our sector but if we’re being honest, many just gloss over it thinking (1) this doesn’t apply to my role, or (2) it’s “someone else’s job” to be mindful of Policies & Procedures. For the day to day functions of your role, do you really know

A CNBC.com article published this week outlines proposed legislation that would drastically alter retirement account laws, prohibit certain investment types in qualified accounts altogether, and change tax laws in an attempt to democratize retirement savings across all income levels. ● Today, our tax laws allow all taxpayers to make IRA contributions regardless of account size.

#5 OUTPATIENT CARE CENTERS – Facilities that don’t require a patient to stay overnight. Projected: Compounded annual growth rate 3.2% 2019-2029 Inflation-adjusted output: 2019: $122B and 2029P: $168B Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (9/20) Examples: Dialysis Clinics, Family Planning Clinics, Mental health & substance abuse centers Trend: Medical technology advances and minimally invasive surgeries allow for same-day release (Source: Definitive Healthcare