Oyster Stew - A Broth of Financial Services Commentary and Insights Oyster Consulting

After nearly a decade of delays, FINRA is finally enacting amendments to Rule 4210. The new Covered Agency Transaction requirements became effective May 22nd, 2024. Oyster’s Jeff Gearhart, Jose Fernandez and Stephen Mellert, co-founder of Matrix Application’s margin calculator, share their insights into what the new rule means for market makers, the capital implications, and the importance of automation. Oyster Consulting has the expertise, experience and licensed...

In today’s our experts discuss an area where FINRA spends a lot of resources – Communications and Sales. We’ll look at challenges our clients are facing and best practices when it comes to:· Communications with the Public and Advertising· Reg BI and its focus on the Care Obligation· Complex Products, from variable annuities to private placementsOyster Consulting has the expertise, experience and licensed profe...

Oyster experts Pete Bowman and Dan Garrett share their insights into what the broker-dealer community is facing when it comes to evolving platforms, changing business models, AI technology, firm acquisitions and the platform consolidations that happen afterward. Oyster Consulting has the expertise, experience and licensed professionals you need, all under one roof. Follow us on LinkedIn to take advantage of our industry insights or subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Does your firm need...

Oyster Consulting experts Casey Dougherty, Dan Garrett and Bryan Jacobsen discuss FINRA’s exploration of AI, supervisory obligations with regard to outsourcing AI technology to firms, and best practices for maintaining compliance and protecting clients. Learn more in our previous podcast, part 1 of the series, as our experts share their insights on AI's impacts on Regulation Best Interest and recordkeeping, with a special focus on how the SEC’s actions around AI will affect c...

The wealth management industry is shifting towards more data-driven, personalized and secure services. In this week’s Oyster Stew podcast, Oyster experts discuss the industry’s relationship with AI today, the role of Artificial Intelligence in Best Interest rules and recordkeeping, and the impacts of the SEC’s AI initiative. Get Oyster's insights into what SEC sweeps and investigations mean for Compliance teams, and what firms should be doing to mitigate the risks that come with a...

In today's episode of the Oyster Stew podcast, Oyster experts Len Derus and Tim Buckler delve into a crucial topic: Regulatory expectations and observations regarding cyber risk management. Learn more about the responsibilities of Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and what the regulatory focus on cybersecurity means for compliance programs. Join us as we examine the key insights from FINRA's annual report, new SEC rules, and the implications for wealth management firms.Oyste...