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Quarles: Getting CBDC right is more important than being first
The Federal Reserve vice chair and the head of the CFTC have divergent views on how aggressively the US should pursue a central bank digital currency.
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Economists discuss outlook for global economy’s recovery
The global economy is experiencing a better-than-expected rebound, but policymakers' actions will play a large role in the longer-term recovery, said economists at the SIFMA Annual Meeting.
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Panelist: Digitized documents “clearly the way forward”
The financial industry has ramped up its adoption of digitized communications amid the coronavirus pandemic
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Gorman: Industry performed “extraordinarily well” through pandemic volatility
Morgan Stanley CEO tells SIFMA's Annual Meeting the financial industry did what was previously considered impossible during the coronaivrus pandemic
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Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan execs discuss diversity efforts
The CEOs of Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan U.S. Wealth Management discussed their companies' efforts to address diversity and inclusion as well as the racial wealth gap during SIFMA's Annual Meeting.
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Pandemic accelerates cloud, analytics, digital channel trends for advisers
Wealth management firms are seeing accelerated trends in cloud adoption, digital channels and analytics, panelists said during SIFMA's Annual Meeting.
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Companies accepting bitcoin: Why corporate is taking crypto
Increasingly more companies are accepting bitcoin payments as cryptocurrencies grow in popularity. Here’s why.
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The best finance news websites: A wealth of information!
Are you getting your finance news from the best sources possible? Here are the top websites that SmartBrief regularly includes in our finance newsletters.
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How insurance carriers can prepare for the COVID-19 impact
Insurers will face several strategic and operational challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how to prepare.
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3 things advisors can do to help themselves and clients manage through a crisis
Here are a few ways financial advisors can support clients and help them navigate these uncertain times.
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Securities processing must continue digital transformation following pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating digital transformation for many parts of financial services, including securities processing using distributed ledger technology.
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Financial services firms: Welcome to the decade of the cloud
Implementing cloud technology is now a question of when and how -- not if for financial services firms
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Stock Trading App Industry Overview: Trading Goes Virtual
Stock trading apps are disrupting the financial industry. Here’s what you need to know about the most popular investment apps, and why they matter.
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Helping financial services firms better control risks from remote working
With more people working remotely, financial firms need to improve their risk management and cybersecurity efforts
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The state of incoming buy-side financial regulation
The coronavirus pandemic is causing changes to financial regulation implementation
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Why hackers moving to Monero may improve bitcoin legitimacy
What could happen if hackers embraced Monero and bitcoin became more widely accepted?
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Understanding the CFO’s Cybersecurity Role in the Age of COVID-19
CFOs have an important role to play in protecting companies from cyberattacks, particularly as COVID-19 alters the operating environments
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How are clients thinking about decision making in this time frame
Investors can take advantage of opportunities to better position investments for the long term
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Strategies for institutional businesses to navigate unstable markets
Organizations need to have clear long-term goals and take a balanced approach to risk, returns and liquidity, especially when it comes to navigating volatile markets
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The importance of thoughtful financial planning during turbulent times
Having a strong financial plan can help investors address their financial priorities, even during turbulent times
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Q&A: SIFMA’s Bentsen on the unprecedented response to COVID-19
SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., discusses the economic policy response to COVID-19
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Microsoft and Smarsh team up to boost Teams compliance
Smarsh enters co-sell partnership with Microsoft aimed at meeting the compliance needs of financial services firms
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Contractors encouraged to form an “ideal” financial dashboard
As the coronavirus pandemic bears down on the construction industry, contractors should have a dashboard to keep track of their financial health.
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SIFMA’s Bentsen discusses industry-wide BCP efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic
SIFMA president and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., discusses business continuity planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mobile banking apps: industry overview + looking forward
Mobile banking apps have already changed the way we interact with our finances, and the pace is accelerating.
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How financial services can best use digital marketing
Digital marketing varies across countries. Learn how to make the most of marketing your financial firm, while meeting regulations.
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CBA’s Hunt discusses the industry’s response to the coronavirus pandemic
Consumer Bankers Association President and CEO Richard Hunt shares insights on the banking industry's response to coronavirus pandemic
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5 best practices for a remote workforce in the age of COVID-19
Insights for financial services firms undergoing a rapid transformation to a suddenly-remote workforce.
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How Standard Chartered won Davos 2020
Few noticed, but Standard Chartered notched an important victory at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
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2020 Finance Trends: Industry Poll + Interview
SmartBrief readers share their top finance trends for 2020, plus an interview with the editor of SmartBrief for CFOs.
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Fintech trends for 2020 and how data is changing the landscape
Technology and the ways data are being used to make trading decisions and better understand markets continue to evolve quickly for financial services firms.
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Wealth management 2020: Embracing the shifting tides in the digital race
Wealth managers need to digitize their businesses in order to compete in today's environment
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Sustainability gains momentum in derivatives industry
The importance of sustainability appears to be on the rise in the derivative industry.
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Exchange executives share insights on data, market structure, Hong Kong unrest
Executives share insights on the evolution of financial exchanges
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Pioneers push the business case for space
Reusability of equipment a big game-changer for the business of space
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Nooyi shares what it takes to get more women in the C-suite
The former CEO of PepsiCo identifies hurdles that stand in the way of female executives
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Challenges remain in protecting senior investors, panelists say
Panelists say Senior Safe Act, FINRA rules help in combating issue
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Former Goldman Sachs boss Blankfein dishes on the markets, the economy and politics
Former Goldman Sachs CEO shares his thoughts on an array of topics
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Rules, taxonomies for sustainable investing shouldn’t be too burdensome, experts say
Establishing objective criteria for what constitutes a sustainable investment should involve flexibility and steer clear of overly burdensome rules, said panelists on at the SIFMA Annual Meeting.
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Experts dissect the severity of the opioid crisis
Experts discuss epidemic that continues to ravage parts of the US
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McNamee warns of the dangers of a new data economy
Silicon Valley veteran sounds stark warning about Big Tech
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Additional Opportunity Zone rules will give investors more clarity, lawmaker says
Work on additional rules around qualified Opportunity Zone funds is aimed at providing greater regulatory clarity to encourage further investment, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said at the 2019 SIFMA Annual Meeting.