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Dfa Securities Inc.
Dfa Securities Inc. is a member of NASD, the National Association of Securities Dealers. NASD is a self-regulatory organization of the securities industry responsible for the operation and regulation of the NASDQ stock market and over the counter markets. It also administrates exams for the investments professionals, such as the series of 7 exams.
Dimensional Fund Advisors applies academic research to the practical world of investing. Their objective is to help clients structure globally diversified portfolios and to add value through engineering and trading. Dimensional was originally founded in 1981 specifically to provide institutional investors with access to the US small-stock asset class, underrepresented at the time in most portfolios. In 1992, Dimensional introduced its first value products based on the work of Fama and French.
Dimensional's offices in Sydney, London, Chicago, and Vancouver would be part of any major recovery scenario. Critical business functions can be run from Dimensional's Sydney, London, and Chicago offices, and staff members could be dispatched to work from those offices. Dimensional, funds advised by Dimensional, and DFA Securities Inc. have a defined set of procedures for responding to an emergency or natural disaster that could affect the firm's normal operations. The Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan provide written guidelines designed to sustain the firm's critical functions and to restore further operational functions as soon as possible. Data security and access to information are high priorities. Critical data pertaining to trading, operations, and client service systems is backed up daily.
Dimensional's plan identifies four general scenario levels and response procedures. The first two levels involve a minor loss of or limited access to systems and data in situations such as a temporary power outage. Secondary systems would be engaged as necessary to maintain essential operations. The recovery time objective is approximately 12 hours for the first level and 24-36 hours for the second level.
The Firm is eager to continue building relationships with institutional clients, financial advisors, and consultants through development of customized investment programs and an interchange of investment research and ideas.
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