StarCompliance (Star), a leader in employee compliance technology solutions, has acquired Aer Compliance, a specialist in digital asset trading pre-clearance and post-trade monitoring.
This strategic move enhances Star’s ability to help clients manage risks associated with both traditional securities and digital assets in a unified platform.
Aer brings a unique capability to monitor digital asset activities at both coin and wallet levels, offering insights that extend beyond ETFs. This integration allows Star’s clients to gain deeper visibility and control in navigating the increasingly complex digital asset landscape.
Jennifer Sun, CEO of StarCompliance, said, “By integrating Aer’s advanced technology into our platform, Star is helping our clients prepare and get ahead of emerging regulations in the fast-changing cryptocurrency space. We’ve been very fortunate to work with Owen and his team over the last 18 months as partners and now look forward to our future as a combined company.”
As part of the deal, Owen Rapaport, co-founder and CEO of Aer, will join Star as executive director of product management, digital assets. He will oversee the development and integration of innovative tools aimed at mitigating risks in cryptocurrency and digital asset compliance. This acquisition reinforces Star’s position as a market leader in regulatory compliance while expanding its Employee Conflicts of Interest suite to address evolving digital asset regulations.
Aer Compliance adds significant capabilities to Star’s portfolio, including automated pre-trade clearance and post-trade monitoring for digital assets, automated alerts, and the elimination of manual trade reviews. The system identifies potential violations by analysing activity across over 130 exchanges and 30 blockchains. Advanced AI technology also facilitates the review of marketing content for compliance, ensuring faster approvals and regulatory alignment.
Rapaport said, “As digital currency continues to mature both as a personal investment asset class and a strategic business line for financial institutions, the demand for robust compliance solutions has never been greater.
“Star’s vision for advancing employee compliance aligns perfectly with Aer’s commitment to fostering trust and integrity in this evolving landscape. Together, we will deliver cutting-edge products and usher in a new era of digital asset trading and compliance.”
StarCompliance, trusted by over one million users in 114 countries for more than 25 years, offers a next-generation platform designed to mitigate risks, monitor conflicts globally, and support complex whistleblowing regulations.
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