Changing Up The Playbook

The SEC Under the Direction of Paul Atkins As Donald Trump starts his second presidential term and Gary Gensler prepares to step down, Paul…

Navigating the Individual Accountability Framework: Compliance Tips for Financial Firms

Since the 2008 global financial crisis, the shift toward greater accountability has been monumental and ongoing, with new regulations emerging nearly every year since.

Shedding More Light on the World of Shadow Trading: So Many Questions… We’ve Got The Answers

During our recent webinar, A Regulator & A Prosecutor Walk Into A Bar: Shadow Trading Unveiled, hosted by StarCompliance (Star) for the regulatory compliance community,…

Six Steps For Navigating The SEC’s New Crypto Task Force

Leveraging StarCompliance’s Industry Leadership for Crypto Assets Compliance  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a decisive move to address the evolving regulatory…

Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs) and Remote Branch Office Exams: Leveraging StarCompliance to Comply with New FINRA Rule 

FINRA’s Residential Supervisory Location (RSL) rule allows firms to designate an associated person’s private residence as a non-branch location where certain supervisory activities are…

A Cautionary Tale For Broker-Dealers 

FINRA Charges Firm for Supervisory Failures  In October, ViewTrade Securities, a broker-dealer, found itself facing regulatory action by FINRA, worth $40,000 in fines, for…

Crypto Institutionalizes and Matures 

Preparing Compliance Teams for Emerging Challenges  2024 has been a year of maturation for cryptocurrency.

What A New Administration Taking Office in January Could Mean For Regulatory Compliance  

Can The Past Inform The Future? With a new administration on the horizon, businesses are bracing for significant changes that could reshape the regulatory…

Shadow Trading Part Deux: SEC Doubles Down on Shadow Trading Theory

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made significant strides in its enforcement efforts against insider trading, particularly in the realm of “shadow trading.