Crypto And Retirement Plans

Department of Labor Rescinds 2022 401(k) Guidance  Hardly a day goes by without a seismic shift in global financial regulation, and nowhere is the…

SEC Signals Regulatory Shift

Crypto FAQs and Custody Guidance Withdrawal   On May 15, 2025, the U.S.

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

In May 2025, the U.S.

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…

Changing Up The Playbook

The SEC Under the Direction of Paul Atkins As Donald Trump starts his second presidential term and Gary Gensler prepares to step down, Paul…

Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs) and Remote Branch Office Exams: Leveraging StarCompliance to Comply with New FINRA Rule 

FINRA’s Residential Supervisory Location (RSL) rule allows firms to designate an associated person’s private residence as a non-branch location where certain supervisory activities are…

From Cryptocurrency to the Use of AI: Preparing for the SEC Examination Priorities in 2025

Key Insights and Practical Steps for Employee Compliance  As the fiscal year begins, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled its 2025 Examination…

A Cautionary Tale For Broker-Dealers 

FINRA Charges Firm for Supervisory Failures  In October, ViewTrade Securities, a broker-dealer, found itself facing regulatory action by FINRA, worth $40,000 in fines, for…

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…