Urban Air Mobility Observatory (UAM)
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Fractional Shares: Unlocking Access to the Market
Broker-Dealers have been in a race to get to zero commissions, a trend expedited by FinTech firms and established players who offer no-fee transactions, attracting millions of new investors. As zero-commission trades have become the norm, a new trend has emerged: Fractional Share Trading.
Article - 11 minutes read
The Next Generation of Indexing Strategy: Direct and Custom Indexing
In 2021, the indexing industry is once again at the frontier of a new evolution: Direct and Custom Indexing. With the exploding popularity of personal investment platforms, it should come as no surprise that investors are looking for platforms that offer hyper-personalized options.
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Do the education requirements match the position you’re hiring for?
Creating an inclusive and diverse and skilled workforce starts at the job application. By reevaluating the education requirements, barriers can be removed for those who don’t have the privilege of a 4-year degree but might have a certificate or an associate degree.
Article - 11 minutes read
China enters a new era of data protection and privacy
2020 marked a year of great change in China's approach to data protection and privacy – how will these changes impact companies seeking to enter China's vast digital economy.
Article - 7 minutes read
T+1 Accelerated Settlement: Key Factors and Next Steps for Adoption
The timeline for T+1 adoption released by the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) and lessons learned from previous efforts to reduce settlement periods highlight the key factors necessary for a successful transition at an industry level and the next steps firms must take.
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Human Trafficking Background and Impacts on Financial Institutions
Due to the increase in technology capabilities, human traffickers have become smarter which has made identifying Human Trafficking red flags even more imperative for Financial Institutions. Negligence in correctly identify Human Trafficking could lead to negative reputational risk and large fines.