2025 in Review: Highlights From 2025 and What Comes Next
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on 10 of our most popular blogs from the year. From understanding insider trading detection to the ins and outs of global crypto dealing management, these were the topics that captured our readers’ attention and sparked meaningful conversations across the compliance community.
And if you’re looking ahead to what’s coming next, don’t miss our new 4th Quarter Executive Brief THE NEXT CHAPTER IN COMPLIANCE: How 2025 Is Shaping the Road Ahead in 2026, which breaks down how regulators, markets, and emerging technologies are redefining expectations and setting the stage for the year ahead.
Understanding SEC Rule 206(4)-5: Pay-to-Play Compliance and Consequences
The Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-5 isn’t breaking news, but it is serious enough to warrant a refresher. Here, we’ll review what Rule 206(4)-5 is, why it matters, and how you can ensure your own compliance.
Understanding Personal Account Dealing Policy and Compliance
What the FCA has to say about personal account dealing, and how StarCompliance can help.
Certifications & Attestations: Getting The Heart Of The Compliance Process Right
The case can be made that certs are where compliance starts.
Financial Advisor Compliance Checklist
Financial advisors play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance within the financial services industry while managing their client portfolio.
What Is a Control Room and Why Is It More Important Than Ever?
Compliance control room officers’ duties have expanded over time.
Are You Relying on Manual Means to Detect Insider Trading? Here’s How StarCompliance Can Help
Digging through the data to detect insider activity doesn’t have to be as hard or inefficient as it’s become.
Shadow Trading: How to Monitor For This New Compliance Risk
What is shadow trading, and what can compliance teams do about it? Star’s Head of Business Development and veteran compliance officer Steve Brown recommends…
Compliance Leaders: What To Do In Your First 90 Days
The first three months on the job are critical in so many ways.
SEC vs Virtu: Why Firms Need to Maintain Robust Information Barriers
In September this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil lawsuit against Virtu Financial, one of the world’s largest electronic trading…
UK Opens Crypto ETNs To Retail Investors
Here’s What You Need to Know After years of being locked out, UK retail investors are finally getting regulated access to crypto exchange-traded notes…
The Next Chapter in Compliance
