When Market Momentum and Compliance Collide

Unusual Trading Ahead of Crypto-Treasury Deals Draws Regulatory Scrutiny  The announcement of Project Crypto by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins in July signaled…

Consumer Duty Still Challenging For Many Firms 

StarCompliance Responds with Sales Compliance Review  The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made it clear: under Consumer Duty, firms must put fairness, transparency,…

SMCR Is Evolving – Accountability Still Leads The Way 

Over the next 18 to 24 months, the UK’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is expected to undergo reform.

FCA Raises The Bar For Senior Management Applications

What Firms Need to Know to Stay Compliant  The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued new guidance aimed at improving the quality and consistency…

Project Crypto: The SEC’s Regulatory Reboot for the Digital Asset Era 

In the constantly shifting landscape of crypto regulation, clear leadership and forward-thinking policies are more essential than ever. On July 31, 2025, U.S.

Navigating MiCA Compliance: Practical Strategies for Crypto Asset Service Providers

Key Takeaways: The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency is evolving quickly, and the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework is at the forefront of…

The Cost Of Insider Trading Non-Compliance

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

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…

In The Room Where It Happened…

Industry Leaders Exchange Insights About the Future of Compliance  There are moments when you find yourself listening in on a conversation so full of…