Liability Management, Defaults, and the MNPI Risk Hiding in Plain Sight

This discussion connects the current liability management cycle with how organizations approach material, nonpublic information (MNPI), conflicts, and trading oversight.

What FINRA’s 2026 Oversight Report Signals for Surveillance, Market Abuse, and “Whole Program” Control

FINRA’s 2026 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report is not a list of new rules; it is a practical map of where breakdowns keep happening, and what FINRA…

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.

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.

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…

Deal Momentum Is Back… So Is the Need for Strong MNPI and Watch List Controls

After months of muted activity, global M&A and leveraged finance markets are finally gaining momentum.

Shaping Compliance Together: Real-World Lessons

Insights from StarCompliance Clients  At StarCompliance (Star), partnership with our clients is at the heart of innovation.

Navigating Jurisdictional Uncertainty

Compliance Lessons from Emerging Prediction Markets  As prediction markets gain mainstream traction, regulators and compliance professionals alike are grappling with a fundamental question: who has jurisdiction? The…