Industry Briefs

ComplySci (the “Company”), the leading provider of regulatory technology and compliance solutions for the financial services sector, announced today that it has acquired illumis Inc., a premier data aggregator and technology provider whose solutions are used by financial services firms to identify and mitigate risk from employee political contributions.

The past year and half has seen major changes across the digital and crypto asset space, with the launch of a number of asset management tools, including Blockchange, Inc.’s BITRIA.

Entreda, the provider of cybersecurity software, systems and cyber security training to wealth management firms and financial advisors, has acquired Privva, a privately-held firm that helps companies conduct cyber risk assessments through its cloud-based platform.

Blockchange, Inc.,  a digital asset investing solutions for financial advisors and asset managers has integrated its Digital Asset TAMP, known as BITRIA with the Morningstar® ByAllAccountsSM client account aggregation solution, the company announced on Thursday.

Regulatory technology and compliance solutions provider for the financial services sector, ComplySci, acquired National Regulatory Services (NRS) in a transaction announced on October 21.

ComplySci (the “Company”), an established provider of regulatory technology and compliance solutions for the financial services sector, today announced the commencement of its M&A growth strategy, starting with the acquisition of National Regulatory Services (NRS), an advanced provider of compliance consulting services and technology solutions for investment advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds, private equity firms, insurers and other financial services firms.

A day after the first Bitcoin ETF hit Wall Street, the founders of cryptocurrency education and investment firm Sarson Funds, announced the launch of their new book, DEEP CRYPTO.

To help independent financial advisors become a one-stop shop for all of their clients' financial needs, Orion Advisor Solutions (“Orion”) is now live with Orion Cash & Credit, Powered by Focus Client Solutions (“Orion Cash & Credit”) on its Wealthtech platform after completing a successful beta program earlier this year.

Capping off a tumultuous 20 plus months for wealth management firms and their financial advisors, Advisor Group launched its first in-person annual national conference since the pandemic first emerged in the United States last year.

About a decade ago, many within the industry debated whether advisors fully embracing technology was a do-or-die proposition, with many taking the position that it wasn't.