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STP Mentioned in Bloomberg: Britain Is Targeting 2027 for T+1 Switch

STP is proud to be mentioned in Bloomberg on Britain Is Targeting 2027 for T+1 Switch, with Or Without EU.

The group spearheading the UK’s shift to a faster trading regime is preparing for the possibility that the country makes the switch in advance of the European Union, a move that could create a litany of headaches for financial professionals across the region.

STP mentioned in the 2024 PSA Mid-year Outlook

STP’s Dan Houlihan contributed an article to the 2024 PSA Mid-Year Outlook, which serves as a resource for financial advisors, family offices, asset managers, financial analysts, and wealth managers.

Read Dan’s thoughts about the evolution of outsourcing and what is driving trends in the middle office.

The Biggest Compliance Traps Happening At Your Firm

As a compliance officer responsible for administering your firm’s compliance program, you are keenly aware of your firm’s compliance risks, but are you aware of the biggest compliance traps happening at your firm? The SEC requires advisers to implement compliance programs designed to mitigate these risks. As news of SEC enforcements continue to be reported, you’re likely evaluating whether your firm’s compliance program could withstand similar regulatory scrutiny. If you find yourself thinking, “that’s not us,” it may be time to dig deeper. Your firm may have compliance vulnerabilities that aren’t obvious, yet could pose significant regulatory risks.

SEC warns firms to get their AI house in order

STP’s Lori Weston, Director of Product and Strategy was mentioned in FinancialPlanning’s SEC warns firms to get their AI house in order.

The SEC might have stepped back from a new proposal meant to make advisors responsible for eliminating conflicts of interest in AI-generated investing recommendations. But artificial intelligence, machine learning, and similar technologies remain top concerns for the industry watchdog, as evidenced by a report on examination priorities released Monday.

Lori says the concerns extend to third-party firms who might use AI to provide outsourced services to advisory firms. This is particularly true for vendors who provide help with investment selection and management.

“Advisors should review their overall policies regarding the supervision and oversight of all third-party providers, with a particular focus on the third-party provider’s use of AI,” Weston said. “In today’s interconnected environment, AI risks can infiltrate a firm’s operations via third-party vendors.”

Read more about this article and what Lori shares here.