Tag: SEC

FINRA’s $300 gift rule: what compliance teams must know

For the first time in more than three decades, FINRA has raised the annual gift limit under Rule 3220. The Securities and Exchange Commission...

NYSE hit with $9m SEC fine after trading system failure

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a $9m civil penalty on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following a trading malfunction...

What SEC 2026 exams mean for compliance teams

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled its Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities, and while the language may appear measured, the message to...

Prediction markets and the growing challenge of jurisdiction

As prediction markets continue to move from niche experimentation into mainstream financial discourse, they are creating a new set of challenges for regulators and...

Zeidler Group: SEC marketing update is narrow, not seismic

Zeidler Group said the SEC’s latest Marketing Rule FAQs, released last Friday, are a targeted clarification rather than a market-moving shift, and warned asset...

How CCOs can manage AI notetaker risks safely

Financial services firms are moving quickly to adopt AI note-taker tools because they make meetings easier to document and knowledge easier to share. But...

Why digital asset firms must get serious about compliance in 2026

Crypto is increasingly being treated like a mainstream asset class, and with that shift comes a tougher, more formal approach to regulatory compliance. According to...

Financial advisor compliance: policies, tech and audits

Financial advisors sit in one of the most heavily regulated corners of financial services, and the job is getting harder as client expectations rise,...

Why email compliance software is now business-critical

Email remains one of the most closely scrutinised forms of business communication across regulated industries. From client correspondence and contractual negotiations to internal approvals...

GIPS reporting in 2025: fees, composites and SEC pressure

Investment managers are entering 2025 facing a more demanding compliance environment, shaped by heightened regulatory scrutiny and rising expectations from institutional clients. According to...

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