Over the past several weeks, we have had one of the most interesting, precipitous market movements the United States (and Global Economy) have ever seen. We have had every corner of the market strained by the spread of COVID-19, ranging from unemployment highs to plunging equity markets.
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The SEC’s annual list of exam priorities undergoes adjustments from year to year, but one topic has turned evergreen and risen to the top of the list for buy-side firms: cybersecurity.
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The SEC has taken various steps to address business continuity practices in the financial services industry and the ability of market participants to continue operations during times of crisis. In a recent webinar, SS&C DST Chief Risk Officer Blair Williams explores these regulatory requirements, as well as challenging questions about your level of preparedness and how to prepare for future crisis events.
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Organizations have different ideas and requirements about their asset management reconciliation. Despite these varying viewpoints, what everyone ultimately needs to know is if their security holdings and cash balances have breaks and if so, why.
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SS&C Advent’s Syncova margin and financing management platform just celebrated a decade of service. Originally conceived as a tool for calculating and replicating prime broker house margin requirements, Syncova has evolved into an indispensable solution for collateral management and cost control in a multi-prime environment, used by both buy- and sell-side firms.
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Although the U.S. stock market and economy are in the midst of an expansion, it’s important for advisors to be aware of potential catalysts that may trigger a downturn. Do higher wages and near full employment pose risks to corporate earnings? Read more...
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