Industry Update for Broker-Dealers

SEC Eases Long-Standing Global Research Settlement Restrictions  The Securities and Exchange Commission SEC has formally agreed to ease the long-standing restrictions imposed under the early-2000s Global Research Analyst Settlement,…

A Wake-Up Call From The FCA

Is Your Insider-Trading Program Ready?  The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently charged two individuals with insider dealing after identifying suspicious trading linked to confidential takeover information.

The UK’s 2025 Crypto Regulatory Overhaul  

Why MARC Signals a New Era for Market Integrity and a New Mandate for Compliance Teams   Note: The overview of key regulatory developments was provided…

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.

Digital Asset Treasuries: The New Balance Sheet Bet – And The Compliance Gap

Corporate treasuries are quietly transforming.

Crypto in Africa: Monitoring-Ready Compliance Is Now a Must

As cryptocurrency adoption surges across Africa, the regulatory landscape is shifting from informal beginnings to a far more structured and closely watched environment.

Certifications & Attestations: Getting The Heart Of The Compliance Process Right

The case can be made that certs are where compliance starts.

Breaking The Cycle Of Manual Expense Tracking

A Smarter, Automated Approach  Expense tracking has long been a pain point for both employees and organizations.

SEC 2026 Examination Priorities

A Back-to-Basics Agenda with Familiar Risks Ahead  What Compliance Teams Need to Know The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations has released…