Venminder

10/14/2025

When third-party vendors fail to meet regulatory standards, FINRA and the SEC hold your firm accountable, not just the vendor. A data breach, lapsed certification, or inadequate supervision can trigger enforcement actions, even when the misstep wasn't yours. The solution? Proactive vendor oversight through , clear contracts, and continuous monitoring.

Learn how to manage third-party compliance risk effectively: https://bit.ly/4nQUn6b

Learn how broker-dealers can effectively manage third-party compliance risk to protect operations and maintain regulatory compliance with these steps.

10/03/2025

Reviewing a vendor’s business continuity and disaster recovery plans is an essential step in your due diligence process, especially for critical vendors. Plans that are well-written and fully tested give better insight into the vendor’s preparedness and ability to resume operations. But what do you do if your vendor has a plan that's considered 'weak'? This infographic will help you out: https://bit.ly/4o6XDdo

Vendor business continuity and disaster recovery plans can be considered weak for a variety of reasons. This infographic will help you spot red flags.

09/26/2025

There are so many terms and acronyms used in third-party risk management. It can be difficult to keep everything straight. What are complementary user entity controls? What does risk appetite mean?

We've put together a glossary of the top third-party risk terms and phrases to help you be successful: https://bit.ly/42IF5HU

Download this glossary for the top third-party risk management, cybersecurity, and information security terms and acronyms that we think you should know.

09/25/2025

Financial institutions face mounting pressure to onboard vendors quickly while maintaining rigorous oversight. Traditional approaches can't handle the complexity of managing hundreds or thousands of third-party relationships in real time.
The solution? Strategic TPRM software that scales with your needs and regulatory requirements. Your program should enable speed and control not force you to choose between them: https://bit.ly/42aN8gw

Learn how to identify the right third-party risk management software and the essential features financial institutions should prioritize.

09/19/2025

Having a limited number of resources can present challenges for your third-party risk management (TPRM) team. However, if your employees spend less time using ineffective, manual processes, they'll have more time and capacity to manage third-party risk. Learn how to maximize your resources in this infographic: https://bit.ly/4nbwTIv

An effective TPRM software operates as an extension of your team by automating manual processes and minimizing administrative work. Download to learn more.

09/10/2025

Third-party risk management is an incredibly valuable function that deserves to be prioritized and invested in, even during an economic downturn. Without proper and investments in internal and external resources, it can expose you to further and impact. Learn more in the blog: https://bit.ly/3FB7MxL

It's natural for organizations to cut expenses in a challenging economy. This may include third-party risk management, but that may not be wise. Read more.

09/03/2025

🔍 Struggling to choose the right Third-Party Risk Management platform?
Our latest blog breaks down the key features to look for, critical questions to ask, and how to avoid costly mistakes when selecting TPRM software.

From automation capabilities to lifecycle management - get the insider knowledge you need to make the right decision for your organization: https://bit.ly/45OLXpj

This blog outlines what you should look for in a third-party risk management platform, the benefits of Venminder's TPRM platform, and other considerations.

09/01/2025

This Labor Day weekend take the time to rest and recharge. We all work hard! It's crucial to take care of ourselves. We hope everyone has enjoyed their Labor Day weekend and comes back refreshed ✨

08/27/2025

The board of directors is accountable for the oversight of , but they need up-to-date information. This is provided through third-party risk management reporting. We've set up for success with this toolkit: https://bit.ly/4iBrV5x

08/26/2025

Have you downloaded your copy of the State of Third-Party Risk Management 2025 whitepaper?: https://bit.ly/450DfDV Now's the time! This resource is full of great insights on how your peers are managing and mitigating third-party risk. Download today.

08/22/2025

Before you sign that next vendor agreement, make sure you have these two critical protections in place:
✅ Right to audit clauses
✅ Breach notification requirements

These aren't just legal fine print, they're your organization's safety net for maintaining standards and protecting sensitive data throughout the vendor relationship. This infographic will set you off on the right foot: https://bit.ly/4oMaXoz

08/21/2025

Did you know 49% of organizations faced third-party cyber incidents in 2024? When hackers target your vendors, they're really targeting YOU, your data, reputation, and customer trust. Key protection strategies include: auditing vendor cybersecurity before partnerships, limit data access to essentials only, monitor vendor continuously, and plan for vendor breaches. Learn how to protect your organization from vendor cybersecurity risk: https://bit.ly/45IWgcX