Glossary

  • Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)

    The Securities Investor Protection Corporation is a nonprofit membership corporation funded by member securities firms. SIPC protects investors in the event that their broker-dealer fails and is unable to return their money or securities. In such cases, SIPC works to return funds to investors and, if necessary, provide additional protection through a reserve fund. The…

  • Single Professional Identity

    A single professional or corporate identity refers to the consolidation of an employee’s different communication services under a unified framework with a single phone number. The use of one work phone number across all voice and messaging applications for client relationships means that no matter how a customer chooses to contact a corporate employee –…

  • SMS Retrieval

    SMS retrieval is the process of accessing and recovering text messages that have been sent or received via mobile devices. Retrieval is essential for various reasons, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, investigations, data analysis, and personal archiving.  Why SMS Retrieval Matters SMS’s remain a consistently popular form of instant messaging and are widely…

  • SMS Audit

    A Short Messaging Service (SMS) audit is a comprehensive evaluation of an organization’s SMS practices, including the content of messages, how they are delivered, how they are stored and kept secure, and compliance with laws and regulations. These audits are conducted to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities for the organization and to allow for opportunities…

  • SMS Compliance

    SMS compliance is the process of adhering to a set of rules and regulations pertaining to the use of Short Message Service (SMS) for business communication. Organizations need to adhere to these rules to protect the privacy of their customers, avoid legal and financial penalties, and ensure that their messages are correctly archived. Let’s take…

  • Signal Archiving

    Signal has become an increasingly popular alternative to WhatsApp. It offers many of the same features and allows users to break away from Meta-owned services. In 2021, it earned the coveted title of the most popular app in the world. Even more impressive, it seemed to happen overnight. Companies, workers, and customer preferences have contributed…

  • Sunshine Laws

    Sunshine laws are one of many pieces of legislation intended to hold government authorities and business entities accountable to the populations they serve. Most people are familiar with open meeting policies and the need to maintain public records for posterity, but fewer understand the origins of these laws or how they work to protect consumers…

  • Singapore Exchange (SGX)

    The Singapore Exchange serves as the Asian gateway to global capital markets. It is Asia’s first demutualized and integrated securities and derivatives exchange. The Exchange offers investors a comprehensive suite of products, including equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities, derivatives, and structured products. The History of the Singapore Exchange Singapore established the SGX in 1999 after…

  • Securities And Futures Commission (SFC)

    The Securities and Futures Commission is an independent statutory body that regulates the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. Its leading role is to protect the investing public by maintaining a fair, orderly, and transparent market. The SFC also promotes investor education and ensures continued market development. The History of the Securities and Futures…

  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act

    The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, also referred to as the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act, is one of the biggest financial reporting mandates to affect businesses in the last few decades. SOX is a mandate that applies to all publicly-traded companies in the U.S. (as well as wholly-owned subsidiaries and foreign companies doing…

  • SMS Archiving

    SMS archiving is the process of retaining SMS messages for a specific time. Companies often do this to ensure you record all SMS messages sent and received or to comply with legal requirements. When it comes to archiving options, companies can complete this internally or through third-party service providers. Which one should you choose for…

  • SEC Regulations

    After the stock market crash of 1929, economists and government officials sought to protect the free market from fraud and manipulation. So, Congress created the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in 1934. The SEC achieves its goals by overseeing the securities markets, enforcing securities laws, and taking action against violators. The rules enforced by…

  • Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)

    The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is a government organization in the United Arab Emirates. It operates as a functionally and financially separate entity from the federal government in the UAE. Even so, the President appoints the Chairman of the Board and the CEO. The organization oversees the financial markets in the UAE but generally…

  • SMS Backup

    You probably don’t think about it often, but your text messages provide valuable information. They can provide insights into your business dealings and even consumer habits. In some cases, you might even need the data for compliance. These are just some of the many reasons SMS backup should be a priority for your business. What…