Cybersecurity
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May 22, 2024
Interactive Brokers Notifies 600 Clients of Data BreachThe breach, disclosed May 16, involved an unauthorized party gaining access to an employee's email account.
May 17, 2024
RIAs, BDs Must Tell Clients About Data Breaches: SECA new rule amendment requires firms to notify clients within 30 days if private data has been compromised.
April 30, 2024
The Biggest Threat to Life and Annuity Issuers Is Not the DOL Fiduciary RuleRecent massive cyberattacks have made clear that the industry needs better ways to verify clients' identities — now.
April 26, 2024
SEC Probing Firms Hit by Massive MOVEit CyberattackThe agency has dispatched dozens of sweep letters to companies affected by the hack, which affected 2,770 organizations.
April 24, 2024
9 Traps to Avoid With Planning Tools: CFP BoardAdvisors must know how their processes really work and how to fully protect their clients' private information.
April 18, 2024
UnitedHealth CEO Warns of 3-Year Medicare SqueezeThe health care services giant also faces ransomware problems and a $7 billion loss in Brazil.
April 05, 2024
Ameritas Adds Pontera's 401(k) Management PlatformAffiliated advisors will be able to make trades and manage retirement plan accounts using the new technology and tools.
March 29, 2024
Dave Ramsey Imposter Scams 72-Year-Old: ReportA faked website appeared to be affiliated with the radio host, which led to messaging with "Dave."
March 18, 2024
Cambridge Says It's Under FINRA Review, Plans $500,000 RestitutionThe firm's procedures for providing fee waivers, rebates and discounts through rights of reinstatement are under scrutiny.
March 15, 2024
FINRA Fines Osaic Wealth, Securities America Over Cyber BreachesThe breaches compromised the personal data of more than 32,000 clients, FINRA says.