For most of us, 2020 did not turn out exactly as planned, but it did create challenges and opportunities that will likely have an impact on how business operates for years to come. In times of rapid change, it is important to that your organization changes together. This year, CCOs need to be extra diligent… READ MORE
The analysis to decide if it’s best to invest in your current platform or consider a different path should not be ignored or pushed too far into the future. In this week’s episode of Oyster Stew, Part 2 of a 3, Managing Director Pete McAteer discusses what you should do after you’ve identified any gaps… READ MORE
Constantly changing market factors, evolving regulations, and advancements in technology have resulted in competitive challenges that are causing forward-thinking firms to determine the appropriate process, technology, financial and strategic investments to stay ahead or even just keep up. In a rapidly changing environment, the analysis to decide if it’s best to invest in your current platform or consider a different path should not be ignored or pushed too far into the future. One of… READ MORE
Trying to merge digital assets with the current financial services industry is a bit like installing solar panels on a home that’s already on the electrical grid. It can be done, but if you hook it up incorrectly, the whole thing could go up in flames. Anyone who has looked at the About Oyster webpage… READ MORE
Financial Services consulting firm responds to industry need for strategic clearing, operations management Oyster Consulting announced today that Mary Jane Phillips joins the firm as an Associate Director, expanding Oyster’s Strategic Management and Operations and Technology practices. The move increases the firm’s ability to help broker-dealers and investment advisors optimize operations, automate processes, explore clearing… READ MORE
As the popularity of digital assets/distributed ledger technology piques the interests of investors worldwide, firms registered with the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA and the states must be prepared to determine if and how much they are interested in permitting their clients to participate in the volatile digital asset market. If so, as with all other… READ MORE
The securities and futures industries have a long history of creating, distributing, and trading new and innovative products and asset classes. Innovation is not without risk and successful firms have typically introduced disciplined processes to achieve compliance within existing regulations, even when there are gray areas. For broker-dealers, the suitability rule (2111) is the guiding… READ MORE