Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc - BR STOCK NEWS

The RepTrak Company has appointed Chris Perry, President of Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), to its Board of Directors. Perry brings nearly 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and mergers & acquisitions in the fintech sector. The CEO of RepTrak, Kylie Wright-Ford, stated that Perry's expertise will support the company's growth strategy in reputation management and ESG priorities. Perry also holds positions on various boards, including the Financial Services Institute and Make-A-Wish Foundation, indicating his commitment to community and industry leadership.

On March 29, 2021, Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) announced its acquisition of Itiviti Holding AB in an all-cash deal valued at €2.143 billion (approx. $2.5 billion). This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Broadridge's capital markets capabilities and expand its presence in the APAC and EMEA regions. Itiviti, a provider of trading technology, had generated approximately €210 million in recurring revenues in 2020. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Broadridge's Adjusted EPS in the first full year and contribute significantly to recurring revenue growth through 2023.

RightCapital and Broadridge Financial Solutions have announced a partnership to enhance financial planning technology for enterprise-level clients. This collaboration combines RightCapital's innovative software with Broadridge's extensive expertise in wealth management. The partnership aims to offer a comprehensive solution tailored to large enterprises, improving advisor productivity and operational efficiency. Additionally, both firms will conduct educational webinars to optimize advisor performance and operations.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) has released a new report analyzing the early stages of compliance with the European Commission's Shareholder Rights Directive II (SRD II). Despite the directive's requirements taking effect in September 2020, many firms are still struggling to implement necessary processes. The report, based on over 350 client implementations, highlights the challenges faced by intermediaries, particularly those providing voting-related services. Broadridge emphasizes the importance of seeking experienced partners in navigating compliance complexities to avoid severe penalties.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) has teamed up with AccessFintech to launch a Strategic Gateway for Settlement Workflow, aimed at improving the resolution of multi-party settlement failures. This solution utilizes Broadridge's post-trade platforms combined with AccessFintech's cloud-based operations model, resulting in cost savings, reduced operational risk, and faster settlement resolutions. The partnership addresses inefficiencies in the current manual processes, ensuring compliance with Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) requirements expected in February 2022.

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) has partnered with Q4 Inc. to enhance its Virtual Shareholder Meeting (VSM) platform, combining expertise from both firms. This upgrade introduces advanced features such as secure shareholder authentication, comprehensive meeting management tools, and improved Q&A functionality, aimed at boosting engagement during annual meetings. Broadridge, a leader in VSM technology, hosted nearly 2,000 meetings in 2020 alone and is recognized for reducing the carbon footprint associated with in-person meetings. The new platform will first launch in the U.S., with plans for future global rollout.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) reveals insights from its latest customer experience study, highlighting significant shifts in consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. While 70% of consumers increased digital interactions, 60% feel companies must enhance their customer experience, particularly millennials at 71%. The study of 3,000 North American consumers found a sustained preference for print communications, with 76% wanting physical mail even three years from now. Personalization is critical, as 43% of consumers have switched providers due to poor experiences, emphasizing the need for brands to optimize both digital and print channels.

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) announced that its subsidiary LTX received U.S. Patent No. 10922773 for the RFX digital trading protocol, enhancing corporate bond trading. This AI-driven technology aims to boost liquidity and execution efficiency for broker-dealers and their clients, processing over $10 trillion in trades daily. The protocol allows brokers to better aggregate liquidity and deliver improved trade executions. The patent marks a significant advancement in the bond market, considered the most important innovation in 20 years.