New ESMA Guidelines Signal Stricter Crypto Scrutiny

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has taken a major step forward in shaping the regulatory landscape for crypto assets across the European…

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…

ESMA’S New Compliance & Internal Audit Review 

What Fund Managers Need to Know  The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) with National Competent Authorities (NCAs) to…

Asset Management is Changing – Can Compliance Leaders Keep Their Seat at the Table? 

Original article posted on Tabb Forum.

Managing FINRA Compliance In 2025

Aligning with FINRA’s Regulatory Priorities As financial firms navigate an evolving regulatory environment, the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report offers crucial insights into FINRA’s…

Regulatory Complexity Is Surging 

How Employee Compliance Teams Can Keep Up  Keeping up with the rapidly shifting regulatory landscape has never been more challenging.

Mastering Compliance Complexities In Asset Management

Effectively Managing MNPI, Market Sounding and Regulatory Challenges  The asset management market is experiencing explosive growth, projected to surge from $503.

Beyond Celebration: A Call to Action for International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day isn’t just about recognition—it’s a call to action.

Navigating the Complexities of Market Abuse Regulations in the EU and UK

The Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) is a critical framework designed to combat market manipulation and insider trading across the EU and UK.