Why Private Investments and Outside Activities Matter More Than Ever

As we begin 2026 and prepare for a busy year ahead, it is a great time for compliance teams to take stock of their employees’ private investments and outside activities.

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…

Industry Update for Broker-Dealers

SEC Eases Long-Standing Global Research Settlement Restrictions  The Securities and Exchange Commission SEC has formally agreed to ease the long-standing restrictions imposed under the early-2000s Global Research Analyst Settlement,…

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.

Digital Asset Treasuries: The New Balance Sheet Bet – And The Compliance Gap

Corporate treasuries are quietly transforming.

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.