Talking about mental load isn’t just for the latest TikTok trend or Instagram post. Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) need to get in on the conversation, too. Managing a compliance program can feel like you’ve got 50 browser tabs open in your head, with a few frozen and one playing random music (seriously, where’s that coming from?). Why is the...
This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its examination priorities for 2025, continuing a practice that has benefited the industry since 2013. By sharing these priorities, the SEC signals the highest-risk areas for investors and markets, providing insight into where it will focus its oversight efforts in the coming year....
Let’s talk about compliance teams—always doing more with less while protecting the firm from regulatory scrutiny and risk. Compliance teams have multiple tools for multiple compliance requirements, from e-mail surveillance to trade monitoring. But they don’t have a tool for them—they don’t have a tool to manage the compliance program. Instead,...
As a Business Development Representative, you will play a key role supporting the Co-founder/Chief Revenue Officer in generating SQLs for sales success. Join a fast-growing company that is transforming its industry! Skematic, a recently acquired business unit of FRT, is a rapidly growing startup providing a comprehensive compliance workflow...
As an Account Manager at Skematic, you will be responsible for onboarding clients, building and maintaining key relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining extensive industry knowledge. Join a fast-growing company that is transforming its industry! Skematic is a rapidly growing startup providing a comprehensive...
09.13.2023 The SEC’s recent marketing sweep exam has made one thing crystal clear: compliance with the Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1) is not a “set it and forget it” job. Just because content was compliant when it was published doesn’t mean it is evergreen. Compliance requirements change, and your content needs to stay current. As the...
Staying on top of compliance matters is like spinning plates in the air. For investment advisers and asset managers, keeping compliance in check, workflows smooth, and teams in sync is no small feat. But there’s a solution that can simplify all of this: a single source of truth (SSOT). What is a Single Source of Truth? An SSOT is about bringing...
Side letter agreements are important in private fund investing, offering tailored terms for specific investors. While they provide flexibility in addressing unique concerns, they also introduce complexities in compliance management. Despite recent SEC scrutiny, side letters remain as popular as ever. But let’s be honest: managing them can be a...
Medford, MA – July 23, 2024 – Financial Recovery Technologies (FRT), the leading global securities class actions recovery provider, has acquired Skematic, a rapidly growing SaaS company with a suite of software solutions for enhanced compliance management. The acquisition advances FRT’s transformation and expands the company’s capabilities to...
New Solution Redefines Collaboration for Compliance Departments NEW YORK, NY – September 8, 2022 – Skematic today announced the public launch of its first platform, the first of its kind collaboration platform designed specifically for compliance, risk, and legal teams. Skematic will elevate a firm’s compliance footprint by automating processes...