Lessons from the Libor Scandal
The financial services industry has faced a number of compliance challenges in recent years, stemming from not having the supervisory and control systems in place to prevent misconduct and conflicts of...
View ArticleActiance and IBM Team Up to Provide a Unified Platform for Communications...
The reliance on social networks (LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, etc.), enterprise social software (SharePoint, Jive, Chatter, Connections, etc.) and Unified Communications channels (Lync, Jabber,...
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Archiving in the Regulatory Spotlight
Change is in the air – over the last three years, we’ve seen no fewer than 10 regulations relating to the retention of electronic communications being issued, updated or clarified by regulators around...
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5 Best Practices for Recordkeeping
Regulated industries, such as financial services, healthcare, pharma or energy, have stringent recordkeeping (or “books and records”) requirements that business written communications be actively...
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4 Best Practices: Compliant Use of Social Media In The Banking Industry
Like the other regulated industries, retail banks are interested in using social media to provide a personal touch to their customers. In response to the banking industry’s requests for guidance on the...
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The Dark Side of Influencers – Dealing with Brand Assassins and Brandjacking
Today’s guest thought leader post is by Ben Foley, Marketing Coordinator for Tracx. As the leading social media listening and engagement platform for enterprises, Tracx helps brands to properly...
View ArticleProtect Your Firm From The 12 Risks of Social Media
“Whether you’re a small, medium, or large-sized business, your brand’s health and reputation is often defined by the way you engage in public environments” said Eric Berkowitz, VP of Solutions...
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Social Media and Compliance: Mitigating the Risks
Today’s guest blog is from Diana Ecker, Redbooth‘s content marketing manager. When Joanna Belbey tells people what she does for a living, sometimes they’re a little startled at first. “I’m the Social...
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The New FRCP Rule 37(e) and the Need for Archiving
The December 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), specifically Rule 37, established when litigation can be reasonably anticipated, the duty of both sides is to immediately...
View ArticleAuthenticity On Social Media: Finding The Right Balance As A Financial Advisor
Finding that balance that allows you to share your humanity, to share your vulnerability, and to be present every day” is the secret of communications on social media, said Jeff Pulver at a recent...
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3 Trends Disrupting Archiving for Regulated Firms
Archiving is one of those strategically important initiatives that has implications for the entire organization. Mention archiving and the first thing that most organizations would respond with is,...
View ArticleCorporate Culture And The Internal Office Communications Clash
A lot has been made of organizations aiming to reduce silos, encourage collaboration and communication among employees, and move towards a flat structure. Two technology trends make this all possible....
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7 Social Media Tips for Pharmaceutical Companies #SMShowdown
l Been following our #SMShowdown series focused on using social media within the financial services industry? In this post, we turn our attention to the pharmaceutical industry, where the FDA...
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What social media advice would you give to financial services firms? #SMShowdown
Here are 8 tips on how financial services firms can use social media compliantly: Be human as much as you can. Social media is all about personal connections. Show pictures that celebrate your...
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How do you get junior employees involved in social? #SMShowdown
Actiance: Q7 My junior-level employees are closest to the content + execution. How do I get them involved? #ActianceROI On a minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour basis, the people most likely to be...
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Can you use your social media policy to drive social strategy? #SMShowdown
What next after you have established a social media policy? Well, for marketers, having this policy clarifies which channels they should focus their efforts on. Not all social...
View ArticleYes, FINRA And The SEC ‘Like’ Social Media
“We’ll be out of compliance” is still the major reason that financial services firms block the use of social media for regulated users. However, that fear is contrary to the evolving regulatory...
View ArticleDoes Big Pharma Take Compliance Seriously?
Based on my conversations with clients, there is a strong desire by middle management to comply with rules and regulations within the pharmaceutical industry. Middle level marketing, legal and...
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How should healthcare companies approach social media? Here are our top...
Consumers are converging on social media to research health issues, disease information and their health care providers and options. So how should healthcare companies and providers approach social...
View Article7 Lessons For Training Financial Advisors To Use Social Media
The “number one barrier to success on LinkedIn LNKD +0.41% is lack of education and awareness of what’s possible,” according to Brian Tietje, formerly of LinkedIn and now Vice President Sales RockTech....
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