Publications

Article 21 Aug 2021 - 11 minutes read

Technical Debt: How to Identify, Manage and Mitigate It

Technical debt is not a mere topic for the CIO or head of IT. Its business impact makes it a broader strategic issue and as such a topic for the board.

Article 19 Aug 2021 - 5 minutes read

How The Secure Act 2.0 Could Change Retirement Planning

The Secure Act 2.0 builds on the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act that came into effect January 1, 2020. Proposed provisions are being considered by Congress to further promote retirement plan savings. Here we assess key changes wealth management firms should consider.

Article 17 Aug 2021 - 4 minutes read

Introduction to Open Banking and Banking as a Service

Open Banking provides consumers and corporations a safe and secure method of transmitting financial data to create an encompassing picture of a financial situation and creates a gateway to fintech innovation.

Article 03 Aug 2021 - 7 minutes read

The Restful Workday: Staying Productive by Taking Breaks

Daily work is often fast-paced, and demand for employee’s time and attention is high. In this environment, rest and rejuvenation are often deprioritized, causing engagement, attention, and productivity to suffer.

Article 22 Jul 2021 - 21 minutes read

New Challenges: Anti-money Laundering Act 2020

This article discusses the key aspects of the AMLA and includes a discussion of the June 30, 2021 actions taken by FinCEN to approach Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism National Priorities. [1]

Article 21 Jul 2021 - 13 minutes read

Transaction Monitoring: Impact on Crypto Businesses

Understanding the specific red flags of cryptocurrency transactions and successfully implementing these red flags into the transaction monitoring process can greatly assist in filing the most accurate SARs, meeting regulatory requirements, and mitigating the AML/CFT risk.