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Andrew Crawford
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May 22, 2018
This is massive risk for advisory groups in the near future because their client records are not unified. Technology will be the panacea to deliver real-time monitoring, exception reporting, and remediation. However, in order to do this properly advisory groups are going to have to improve their client records. Most groups have completed Client Profiles by hand with limited data being put into their financial planning workbench, like Xplan. Much of the valuable information to enable better monitoring isn't captured by these workbenches, particularly around Best Interests, appropriateness, and client objectives/ goals. Digital fact finding alleviates these issues by collecting accurate and complete client data uniformly in a format that is more accessible to all parties. OnTrack Retirement has a digital fact finding solution that is affordable, efficient, and enhances client engagement for advisors. Our solution simplifies compliance by moving information from paper to digital with built-in compliance tools, reports, and processes. Using our solution will enforce compliance obligations as processing occurs and creates a complete audit trail for all parties. Financial Planning Association #advice #royalcommission #pulse #robo #financialadvice #CNBC #fpa
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May 22, 2018
Blockchain based technologies and wallet-based systems are causing a paradigm shift in asset management because they redefine how assets are created, managed, and transferred—ushering in a new era of transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. Digital Money, ie stablecoins and tokenized deposits integrated into digital wallets, will establish the beachhead. Key settlement, liquidity, collateral, trade finance, insurance, distribution, cross-border payment, and identity infrastructure will then be integrated or developed around this new mechanism to transfer value peer-to-peer. Then the assets held in traditional custodial structures, like funds, will migrate rapidly and digital assets will enter their growth phase. There are 6 key elements that will drive driving, namely: 1. Disintermediation Traditional asset management relies on layers of intermediaries (custodians, transfer agents, administrators) and multiple ledgers. Blockchain replaces these with a single decentralized ledgers, wallets and smart contracts, reducing costs and friction 2. Transparency Every transaction is delivered simultaneously to all stakeholder, recorded immutably and can be audited in real time. This builds trust among investors and regulators, especially in complex fund structures. 3. Automation Fund operations like NAV calculation, investor onboarding, and compliance checks can be automated. This reduces human error and accelerates settlement cycles. 4. Liquidity and Accessibility Tokenized assets can be traded 24/7 on global platforms, improving liquidity for traditionally illiquid investments - no more ‘9-to-5’. Fractional ownership and wallet-based infrastructure opens access to retail and underserved markets. 5. Security and Resilience Advanced encryption and decentralized architecture reduce single points of failure. Enable investors to retain self sovereignty of their data. Establish trust without disclosing your personal details. Blockchain mitigates risks of fraud and cyberattacks through tamper-proof records. 6. Interoperability Blockchain enables cross-border asset flows without relying on siloed infrastructure. Wallets composable financial products that can interact across jurisdictions and platforms In the near future, assets will be increasingly recorded on blockchain technologies. The trajectory is clear. Making the most of this paradigm shift, like when share trading went from voice to electronic, will create new market leaders who position themselves strategically today.
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