Crypto Under The Microscope

How FCA’s DP25/1 Sets the Stage for Stricter Compliance  As part of its expanding crypto regulatory roadmap, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released…

Japan Confronts Insider Trading Risks In The Global And Digital Era 

As Japanese companies expand their global footprint and the digital asset market continues to mature, Japan is confronting a surge in insider trading risks…

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…

SEC Cracks Down on CLO Manager’s Insider Trading Controls

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently took action against a registered investment advisor, Sound Point Capital Management, for failing to have proper safeguards…

The Trades Are Coming from Inside the Company 

Navigating Insider Trading Through the Power of Compliance Technology  In the complex world of financial markets, maintaining compliance with insider trading regulations is crucial…

Remembering Ivan Boesky

Why is it important to remember a person who was convicted of insider trading? So, we can learn from his mistakes. That while some may think “greed is good” it doesn’t mean that insider trading is right.

Renewed Protections for Whistleblowers Change the Game

Does your company reward whistleblowers? Changing legislation reinforces the importance of whistleblower protections.

SEC Charges Investment Bank and Former ECM Syndicate Banker with “Bought Deal” Fraud

In 2024, the SEC charges Investment Bank for violations preventing the misuse of material, nonpublic information. Find out what happened and how you can prevent it.

Shadow Trading Confirmed!!! Are You Ready???

Shadow trading is here to stay. Star expert, Steve Brown, discusses the recent SEC v. Panuwat case and what that means for your firms' compliance program.