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.

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.

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.

The Cost Of Insider Trading Non-Compliance

A Rule 10b5-1 Cautionary Tale  When used properly, the U.S.

Tokenized Stocks Raise Big Questions For Compliance Teams

Crypto compliance continues to evolve rapidly, with new headlines surfacing almost daily.

What the DOJ’s New Enforcement Memo Really Means for Financial Service Firms

In May 2025, the U.S.

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…