Who would have thought it could be possible to compare the CIA, an agency known for its fight against terrorism, to a research office within our Treasury Department? Now though, thanks to the passing of the new financial regulation, that may not be such an unrealistic assessment. An article in Businessweek reported that Congress has
Hedge Funds
Want to Start a Hedge Fund? Consider Asia
If you want to start a hedge fund, there are a lot of decisions to take into consideration. Aside from the points we cover in our How to Launch a Hedge Fund seminar, where you start your hedge fund also tops the list. According to HedgeTracker.com’s list of “Top Hedge Fund Firm Launches of 2010”(and
Conference and Event Planning
FTF’s Top 10 Networking Tips
We are about to kick off our Fall conference season, so what better time to share a few networking tips we have picked up over the years. Most, if not all, industry events leave time to network with your fellow attendees. This is an extremely important aspect of the event as it provides you the
Cloud
The Future of Cloud Computing: Is Your Head in the Clouds?
I spent this past holiday weekend in Rhode Island with my family and during an everyday conversation at the dinner table my father casually mentioned something about cloud computing. It was in that moment I realized the importance of the “cloud” and how big this topic is becoming in today’s world. If my father, who
Compliance
Sell-Side Compliance: No Friends in the Coffee Room?
Guest Contributor: Denise Valentine, Senior Analyst, Aite Group I’m feeling sad today. In fact, I lay awake this morning reflecting on dozens of conversations I’ve had with compliance officers at asset managers, hedge funds, and broker/dealers. It’s difficult not to empathize. I don’t recall ever feeling this way after interviews in other functional areas… Here
Financial Technologies Forum (FTF)
You’ve Connected – Now What?
Social networking tools are becoming necessary in gaining an advantage over the competition in today’s business world. In order to see a positive impact from your social networking tools, your company cannot only “follow,” “friend,” or “connect”. In reality that is only the first step. We here at Financial Technologies Forum have recently started to utilize and significantly
Financial Technologies Forum (FTF)
The No Complaining Rule… Could it Help Your Company?
“Don’t become a statistic.” You’ve probably heard that saying a million times. Usually, however, it’s correlating something with your health like cigarettes and lung cancer, but have you heard it in the company of complaining? Negativity comes at a cost. A cost to your health, your wealth and your personal life. It has been reported
Conference and Event Planning
E-Learning vs. Live Meetings – Where’s the Industry Headed?
Are on-line trainings the future of the events industry? I don’t know about you, but in the past year I feel my inbox has been inundated with offers to view webinars or partake in e-learning courses. Even here at FTF we have been getting far more inquiries from clients about our webinar services and we
Compliance
Investment Advisor Registration Requirements
Guest Contributor: Diana Kearns, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Accounting & Compliance International (ACI) An investment advisor is any entity that provides fee-based advice regarding the buying and selling of securities. Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, investment advisors are required to register with either the SEC or the state – which one
Dodd-Frank
Help! – Regulatory Reform Can’t Happen Without You – or Can It?
President Obama has signed what is considered the biggest financial regulatory reform legislation since the 1930’s into law… now what?comment box okcancel resized 600 The SEC and other regulatory bodies are now asked to figure out what this legislation means for the United States’ financial system, and what rules will make it work on Wall
