Industry analysis, product news, and thought leadership from Loffa Interactive Group's team of settlement technology and compliance experts.
Embracing the T+1 Settlement Transition: The Role of Automated SSIs and Risk Reduction After reviewing the recent DTCC Podcast, we had an insightful look into the impending transition to T+1 settlement and the vital role of Standing Settlement Instructions (SSIs) in this process. This significant shift, as expertly discussed by industry leaders, underscores the urgency […]
Rethinking Email Security: The Risky Habit of Password-Protected Files in Financial Communications In the fast-paced world of financial services, the security of sensitive data is paramount. However, a widespread practice in the industry raises significant security concerns: the habit of sending sensitive files via email and then, moments later, sending the password in a separate […]
Navigating the T+1 Transition: How Loffa Interactive Group Can Ease Your Journey As the financial industry braces for the major shift to T+1 settlement by May 28, 2024, a significant portion of firms find themselves grappling with the complexities of this transition. Manny Alemany, CEO of Loffa Interactive Group, highlights that with only 60% of […]
T+1 Settlement Transition: A Transatlantic Perspective As the May 28, 2024 deadline for the US, Canada, and Mexico’s shift to T+1 settlement rapidly approaches, the financial markets are poised for a significant change. This move, which promises quicker trade settlements, marks a notable divergence in operational timing compared to the UK and EU markets, potentially […]
Embracing a New Era of Regulatory Leadership: Commissioner Mark Uyeda’s Second Term at the SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced a significant development that marks a continued era of steady regulatory leadership: Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda has been sworn in for his second term. As a company deeply invested in aligning our […]
As a leading provider of technological solutions in the financial services sector, Loffa Interactive Group recognizes the importance of staying abreast of the evolving landscape of investment strategies and services. The recent insightful discussion on “Hedge Funds and Prime Brokerage” sheds light on two crucial components of the financial market – hedge funds and prime […]
In light of the recent SEC announcement of its enforcement results for Fiscal Year 2023, the financial industry faces an undeniable truth: the need for stringent compliance and proactive risk management has never been more critical. With the SEC filing a record number of enforcement actions and obtaining significant financial remedies, the message is clear: […]
A Perspective from Loffa Interactive Group Introduction In the wake of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement results for Fiscal Year 2023, the importance of stringent recordkeeping and robust whistleblower protections in the financial sector has been cast into sharp relief. Loffa Interactive Group, with our deep roots in financial services technology, understands the […]
It is always difficult to predict with accuracy which technological innovations will take off. Even experts get it wrong. Breakthroughs which were anticipated with confidence, such as flying cars, have failed to materialise. In contrast, some inventions, such as text messaging, achieve unexpected success. In the case of blockchain it has reached the stage where […]
In their most recent survey performed last year, Thomson Reuters asked Compliance professionals from more than 300 financial services firms what their biggest concerns and challenges were for 2016 regarding navigating the deep and turbulent waters of continuing industry regulations. The findings are intended to help firms with planning, resource, and direction and to allow […]
For many financial firms, the reams & reams of paper that are required to keep the company humming along are not always at the top of the list of executive concerns. However, as companies begin the yearend budgetary process, it might be time to cast a more critical eye on the mountains of paper that […]
Five Important Steps in Preparing for an SEC Audit As a business owner, there are few things that induce quite as much stress as receiving the dreaded letter from the SEC alerting you to an impending audit. However, whether it’s an audit with cause or simply a routine review, there are a few steps that […]
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