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.

Using Data to Monitor Employee Conduct in the Wake of Bonus Cap Increases 

As Bonus Caps Increase, So Could Risk Barclays recently became the first major British bank to significantly raise the bonus caps for its senior…

Understanding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance in 2025: Everything You Need To Know

By discouraging bribery as a method of gaining competitive advantage, the FCPA helps level the playing field for all businesses — which, in turn,…

The Past, Present & Future of Political Donations 

How the SEC’s ‘Look Back’ Provision Can Affect Employee Compliance  Recently, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Obra Capital Management, LLC with…

Best Practices for Adhering to IAF Regulations

With regulations constantly changing worldwide, understanding Ireland’s Central Bank’s IAF (Individual Accountability Framework) instituted in March 2023 is crucial for business.