Ransomware is a top threat for advisors, accounting for a high percentage of cyber attacks. Yet more than half of organizations may be underprepared. For non-technical professionals, questions abound. Since incidents vary so much from one attack to the next, [...]
RIAs spend much of their professional lives helping clients prepare for the future. But what about your firm’s future? The truth is, many RIAs will put off their own succession planning, much the same way as some clients will put [...]
Cyber insurance has dramatically evolved since the first coverages were added to other policy forms in the 1990s. Traditionally, cyber coverages were only considered necessary in the technology industry — or for those providing technology-related professional services. It was the [...]
Originally published October 13, 2021. Last updated July 23, 2024. A primary duty of advisors is the faithful execution of trade orders on behalf of clients. If an advisor makes a mistake executing a trade order, a client could suffer [...]
Cyber breaches were in the news a lot in 2023. In fact, 2023 was one of the most significant years on record for cybersecurity incidents. Even if you and your advisory business didn’t have a hack, you may have still [...]
Cyber attacks pose a significant risk to financial businesses, costing companies millions and damaging reputations. The tactics used by hackers are always evolving, so it’s important to keep up with the currently recommended best practices. However, many firms fall behind [...]
Good communication in the advisory business is essential for client success as well as the health of your business. When communication between the advisor and the client breaks down, misunderstandings can multiply. Such misunderstandings can strain relationships, decrease client satisfaction [...]
Whenever the topic of cyber crime comes up, leaders at organizations everywhere often have one question: How do fraudsters and hackers convince so many people to hand over their passwords? The simple answer is social engineering. People are social by [...]
The topic of external theft is familiar for many advisors. Assets you oversee are attractive to criminals and so is the personally identifiable information of your clients, investors and plan participants. Stories abound of fraudsters and internet hackers stealing funds [...]
Ask anyone who’s been hacked and they’ll tell you: Cyber claims are expensive. In the advisory space, overall costs regularly exceed $250 per exposed record. With the volume of records involved, these costs quickly add up. Many claims cost over [...]
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