MFDA issues revised guidance on the use of electronic signatures
New paper argues benefits of “access equals delivery” model for online disclosure
SRO sets out "technology-neutral" stance to record retention
Guidance is effective immediately
Amendments would require investment funds to file annual reports electronically
State regulators have published a proposed policy on the use of electronic offerings, and electronic signatures
Bobbisue Edmondson of Hub Financial and Al Knight of Edward Jones join the not-for-profit’s executive committee
Keeping paper records of insurance documents is outdated, unreliable and inconvenient - think: misplaced papers and overflowing filing cabinets. Going digital means your documents are organized and searchable automatically
The next step is to establish data feeds that provide standardized information on in-force insurance policie
The change helps streamline the document submission process, while improving compliance and enforcement capabilities