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Broker-Dealers for Sale: Read This Before Buying a Broker-Dealer

Fintech Industry

United States

May 7, 2025

13 min read

FINRA Form U5: Filing Requirements and Tips

Compliance Management

United States

Apr 30, 2025

14 min read

Guidelines for Referral Program Compliance in Financial Services

Marketing Compliance

Global

Apr 22, 2025

16 min read

Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) Updated Guide (2025)

Compliance Management

Europe

Mar 31, 2025

20 min read

New York Money Transmitter License: Checklist and Requirements

Compliance Strategy

United States

Feb 28, 2025

14 min read

The Remittance Transfer Rule Explained (Updated 2025)

Compliance Strategy

United States

Feb 25, 2025

10 min read

FTC's New "Click to Cancel" Rule Explained

Compliance Issues

United States

Feb 12, 2025

11 min read

How to Get a Crypto Exchange License in 2025

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jan 30, 2025

11 min read

Written Supervisory Procedures for Broker-Dealers (Full Guide)

Compliance Management

United States

Jan 28, 2025

11 min read

US Crypto Regulation: Federal and State Guidelines

Compliance Management

United States

Jan 10, 2025

30 min read

RIAs vs. Broker-Dealers: Key Differences and Examples

Fintech Industry

United States

Jan 6, 2025

9 min read

Top 7 Best Practices for Fintech Compliance

Compliance Strategy

Global

Dec 26, 2024

18 min read

FINRA Form U4 Essential Guide (Updated 2025)

Compliance Management

United States

Dec 11, 2024

8 min read

Alternative Trading System (ATS) Regulation and Requirements

Compliance Management

United States

Dec 4, 2024

11 min read

Money Transmitter License: Steps + Requirements (2025)

Compliance Management

United States

Nov 27, 2024

17 min read

What Is an Introducing Broker-Dealer? Definition and Examples

Compliance Strategy

United States

Nov 21, 2024

16 min read

2026 AML Requirements for Registered Investment Advisors

Compliance Management

United States

Nov 14, 2024

8 min read

Understanding Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF): A Guide for Startups

Compliance Management

United States

Nov 5, 2024

14 min read

13 SEC Rules Every Fintech Founder Should Know

Compliance Management

United States

Oct 29, 2024

11 min read

SEC Cybersecurity Guidelines: A Guide for Fintech Companies

Cybersecurity

Global

Oct 22, 2024

9 min read

AML Compliance: A Practical Guide for Fintechs

Compliance Management

Global

Oct 17, 2024

17 min read

Reporting Beneficial Ownership Information for CTA Compliance

Compliance Management

United States

Oct 7, 2024

13 min read

SEC Rule 17a-4: Compliance Essentials for Record-Keeping

Compliance Management

Global

Sep 28, 2024

14 min read

Top 6 Regulatory Compliance Software in 2025

Compliance Management

Global

Sep 25, 2024

11 min read

Broker-Dealer Types: Fully Disclosed vs Omnibus vs Self-Clearing

Compliance Strategy

United States

Sep 11, 2024

8 min read

US Banking Agencies Outline New Risks in Fintech Partnerships

Compliance Issues

United States

Sep 5, 2024

8 min read

Cash App Investigation: New Concepts for AML and KYC

Compliance Issues

United States

Aug 22, 2024

8 min read

What is Compliance as a Service (CaaS)? Definition and Examples

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jul 3, 2024

11 min read

What the Synapse BaaS Bankruptcy Means for the Fintech Industry

Fintech Industry

Global

Jun 28, 2024

9 min read

Broker-Dealer Registration: Essential Guide and Checklist

Compliance Issues

United States

Jun 25, 2024

15 min read

RegTech: What Is It and Why Use It? (+ Examples)

Compliance Management

Global

Jun 20, 2024

14 min read

What Does a Chief Compliance Officer Do? 6 Key Responsibilities

Compliance Management

Global

Jun 6, 2024

14 min read

Navigating FINRA Exams: Guide to All 32 FINRA Licenses

Compliance Management

United States

May 30, 2024

16 min read

Banking as a Service (BaaS): What It Is + Examples

Fintech Industry

Global

May 22, 2024

12 min read

Top 10 Thailand Startups and Fintechs to Watch (Updated 2025)

Fintech Industry

Asia

May 16, 2024

15 min read

SEC RIA Registration: Key Steps and Requirements

Compliance Management

United States

May 9, 2024

11 min read

9 Key FINRA Rules Explained: Insights and Analysis

Compliance Management

United States

May 2, 2024

14 min read

Fractional Chief Compliance Officer: Read This Before Hiring One

Compliance Management

Global

Apr 30, 2024

7 min read

FDIC Bank Consent Orders: Key Insights & Examples

Compliance Issues

United States

Apr 24, 2024

10 min read

Vietnam Fintech Trends: Top Companies, Growth and Analysis

Fintech Industry

Asia

Apr 19, 2024

14 min read

Neobanking Landscape in Southeast Asia

Fintech Industry

Asia

Apr 16, 2024

9 min read

Fair Lending Act Compliance: Essential Guide for Fintechs

Compliance Management

Global

Apr 10, 2024

5 min read

Top 15 Fintech Startups in South Korea to Watch (Updated 2025)

Fintech Industry

Asia

Feb 27, 2024

21 min read

2025 Fintech Compliance Guide for CEOs and Founders

Compliance Strategy

Global

Feb 6, 2024

23 min read

Top Fintech Companies in San Francisco (Bay Area)

Fintech Industry

United States

Jan 24, 2024

10 min read

Top 6 Fintech Trends to Watch in 2024

Fintech Industry

Global

Jan 18, 2024

6 min read

Top Fintech Influencers Shaping Global Fintech Markets

Fintech Industry

Global

Jan 16, 2024

6 min read

Reg SCI: Non-compliance with SEC

Compliance Issues

United States

Dec 29, 2022

7 min read

Top 10 Small Fintech Companies in Canada (Updated 2025)

Fintech Industry

Others

Dec 27, 2023

10 min read

AI Compliance: A Must-Read for Fintechs Using AI

Fintech Industry

Global

Dec 12, 2023

8 min read

Top 15 Fintech Companies in Singapore (Updated 2025)

Fintech Industry

Asia

Dec 9, 2023

9 min read

CCO Personal Liability in Focus for 2025: InnReg on SEC Commissioner Remarks

Compliance Issues

United States

Dec 5, 2023

4 min read

Adequacy Decision for the US: Have You Updated Your Privacy Shield Policy Yet?

Compliance Management

Global

Nov 1, 2023

9 min read

FINRA Branch Office Inspection Template and Checklist

Compliance Management

United States

Oct 17, 2023

9 min read

Form ADV Part 2: How to Update ADV Part 2 Template

Compliance Management

United States

Oct 9, 2023

8 min read

Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ) Meaning: What Is It?

Compliance Management

United States

Sep 30, 2023

9 min read

Fintech Compliance Checklist for 2025 (Essential Guide)

Compliance Strategy

Global

Sep 11, 2023

21 min read

Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships (OCC)

Compliance Management

Global

Aug 27, 2023

5 min read

Top 10 Must-Visit Places in New York City for Business Travelers: Morning and Night in Manhattan

Fintech Industry

United States

Aug 21, 2023

8 min read

Top 10 Fintech Companies in New York (Updated 2025)

Fintech Industry

United States

Aug 16, 2023

6 min read

Outsourced FINOP: FINOP Outsourcing for Your Fintech - Decision Guide

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jul 12, 2023

10 min read

How to Hire a Chief Compliance Officer for Your Fintech

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jun 20, 2023

11 min read

Fintech Regulatory Sandboxes: A Tool to Innovate and Shape Regulations

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jun 8, 2023

7 min read

How to Handle a Regulatory Exam Inquiry

Compliance Issues

United States

May 18, 2023

4 min read

Get Payment and E-Money Institution Licenses (PI and EMI Licenses) in Europe

Compliance Management

Europe

Mar 17, 2023

10 min read

Fintech in Latin America: Key Trends in 2023 and Beyond

Fintech Industry

LATAM

Mar 5, 2023

8 min read

Digital Lending: Trends, Consumer Benefits and Regulatory Implications

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jan 13, 2023

9 min read

OFAC Enforcement Action and New Guidance for Instant Payment Systems

Compliance Issues

Global

Nov 11, 2022

5 min read

The New RIA Marketing Rules' Compliance Date Approaches

Marketing Compliance

United States

Nov 2, 2022

5 min read

New EU Crypto Regulations: Crypto Licensing and Transfer of Funds (2023 Update)

Compliance Management

Europe

Oct 15, 2022

6 min read

Southeast Asia Fintech Ecosystem in 2023

Fintech Industry

Asia

Oct 11, 2022

9 min read

Tornado Cash Sanction Implications for Fintech Sanctions Compliance Programs

Compliance Issues

Global

Oct 9, 2022

4 min read

Robinhood Fine for Crypto Compliance Violations by NYDFS

Compliance Issues

United States

Sep 14, 2022

6 min read

Compliance Implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jul 22, 2022

6 min read

Fintech Startups Regulations: Fintech Compliance

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jun 6, 2022

5 min read

Top Fintech Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Fintech Industry

Global

Jun 15, 2022

5 min read

FinCEN Cryptocurrency Regulation: All You Need To Know

Compliance Management

Global

May 30, 2022

13 min read

Smart Contracts and Proof-of-Stake: New Frontiers for Compliance

Compliance Strategy

Global

May 24, 2022

7 min read

AML and KYC Compliance in Crypto

Compliance Management

Global

May 23, 2022

3 min read

The Difference Between Legal and Compliance: Compliance and Legal Partnership

Compliance Issues

Global

May 20, 2022

5 min read

The FATF Travel Rule (Recommendation 16): The Most Common Questions in 2023

Compliance Management

Global

May 9, 2022

5 min read

GLBA Compliance: Overview, Privacy and Safeguards Rule

Compliance Management

United States

May 5, 2022

13 min read

FINRA Regulatory Notice 21-31: Supplemental Liquidity Schedule

Compliance Management

United States

Apr 29, 2022

3 min read

Financial Innovation: Operating in Uncertainty by Francesco Matteini for Unifimoney

Compliance Strategy

Global

Apr 18, 2022

2 min read

4 Takeaways From the SEC's Risk Alert On Large Traders

Compliance Strategy

United States

Mar 27, 2022

5 min read

7 Bank-Fintech Partnerships Examples + Models

Compliance Strategy

Global

Mar 27, 2022

8 min read

FINRA’s Rule 5310: Why the Regulatory Focus on Best Execution is Here to Stay

Compliance Management

United States

Mar 24, 2022

3 min read

Money Transmitter Regulations: US Landscape

Compliance Strategy

United States

Mar 13, 2022

4 min read

Securities Compliance: Is Crypto a Security?

Compliance Strategy

Global

Mar 6, 2022

7 min read

DeFi Regulations and Compliance Ramp-up

Compliance Strategy

Global

Feb 24, 2022

9 min read

What Broker-Dealers Should Know About Gamification and Marketing Compliance

Marketing Compliance

United States

Feb 6, 2022

6 min read

Cryptocurrency Laws and State Money Transmitter Regulation for Fintech Leaders

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jan 29, 2022

6 min read

Seven Red Flags by FINRA: Volatile Penny Stocks

Compliance Issues

United States

Jan 29, 2022

3 min read

Super Account Administrator Role as defined by the FINRA Entitlement Program

Compliance Management

United States

Jan 2, 2022

2 min read

SEC Update: Digital Compliance for BD and RIA Digital Engagements

Marketing Compliance

Global

Dec 3, 2021

7 min read

Fintech Regulation: Tips for Fintech Founders and CEOs

Compliance Strategy

United States

Dec 3, 2021

7 min read

Lessons From The OFAC Compliance Settlements With SAP And MoneyGram

Compliance Issues

Global

Nov 28, 2021

8 min read

Outsourcing is a Cost-Effective Way to Meet CCO Staffing Requirements

Compliance Strategy

Global

Oct 27, 2021

5 min read

Three Major 2021 Enforcement Actions Signal Increasing Crypto Regulation Pressure

Compliance Issues

Global

Oct 10, 2021

5 min read

Payment for Order Flow (PFOF) and FINRA Rule 5310: A Guide for Online Broker-Dealers

Compliance Management

United States

Sep 26, 2021

5 min read

Reg BI and the Fiduciary Standard: Compliance Guide for RIAs and Broker-Dealers

Compliance Management

United States

Aug 26, 2021

10 min read

The Ascension Case: A Good Example of GLBA Violations

Compliance Issues

United States

Aug 12, 2021

2 min read

Seven Essential Takeaways from FINRA Rule 3110 and SEC Rule 17a-4

Compliance Management

United States

Jul 29, 2021

2 min read

CCO Update: Regulation S-ID and Identity Theft Protection

Compliance Management

United States

Jul 6, 2021

4 min read

FINRA Rule 3110(e): Background Check Requirements (2025)

Compliance Management

United States

Jul 6, 2021

7 min read

CCO Action Alert: FINRA Suitability Rule Guidelines - FINRA Rule 2111 + FINRA Rule 3110

Compliance Management

United States

Jun 13, 2021

3 min read

Data Protection Compliance Checklist: Stricter Rules for Fintechs

Compliance Management

United States

May 18, 2021

6 min read

CCO Action Alert: 2023 Updated Electronic Records Retention Requirements and Examples

Compliance Management

United States

May 16, 2021

5 min read

Massachusetts Robinhood Complaint: Six Takeaways

Compliance Issues

United States

May 14, 2021

3 min read

The Chime Settlement - Three Lessons for Fintech CCOs

Compliance Issues

Global

May 14, 2021

3 min read

Compliance Can Be the Ultimate Strategic Advantage

Compliance Strategy

Global

Apr 18, 2021

4 min read

Fintech Compliance Regulatory Actions and Trends

Compliance Issues

Global

Feb 14, 2021

6 min read

Fintechs Must Consider Regulatory Scrutiny

Compliance Issues

Global

Jan 26, 2021

4 min read

Five Tips for a New Fintech Chief Compliance Officer: the Survival Guide

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jan 6, 2021

6 min read

KYC Requirements and Due Diligence

Compliance Management

Global

Nov 13, 2020

6 min read

2020 Fintech Regulations Guide for Fintech Startups

Fintech Industry

Global

Sep 30, 2020

6 min read

RIA Compliance Checklist for SEC Investment Advisors

Compliance Management

United States

Aug 20, 2020

2 min read

A Compliance View of Fintech Technology Choices

Compliance Strategy

Global

Aug 14, 2020

4 min read

Increase Your Operational Effectiveness

Compliance Strategy

Global

Aug 5, 2020

4 min read

Does Your Leadership Structure Meet FINRA Requirements?

Compliance Management

United States

Jun 4, 2020

4 min read

Algorithm Compliance Does Not Happen Automatically

Cybersecurity

Global

May 11, 2020

5 min read

Chief Compliance Officers: YOU Could Be Personally Liable for Compliance Violations

Compliance Strategy

Global

Mar 24, 2020

6 min read

Compliance Lessons from This Pandemic Will Apply to Future Crises

Compliance Issues

Global

Mar 24, 2020

2 min read

Compliance Consulting: An Attorney's Guide

Compliance Issues

Global

Mar 1, 2020

4 min read

From Fully-Disclosed to Omnibus Broker-Dealer Registration

Compliance Strategy

United States

Dec 30, 2019

7 min read

Get Ready for Financial Advertising Regulation Changes

Marketing Compliance

United States

Dec 30, 2019

4 min read

Will Your Compliance Consultant Stay The Course?

Compliance Strategy

Global

Nov 23, 2019

2 min read

RegTech for Your Fintech? Read This Before You Sign Up

Cybersecurity

Global

Jul 28, 2019

10 min read

Getting Clarity on Clearing Firm Selection

Compliance Strategy

Global

Jul 4, 2019

4 min read

Miami is a Magnet for New Innovative Fintech Companies

Fintech Industry

United States

Jun 24, 2018

4 min read

FTC Charges Fintech Lender: Deceptive Use of “no hidden fees”

Compliance Issues

Global

Jun 9, 2018

2 min read

How to Get Crypto Out In Front of an SEC Enforcement Action

Compliance Issues

Global

Mar 24, 2018

5 min read

Mobile App Compliance: Munchee Mobile App Gets Cease-and-Desist Order

Compliance Issues

Global

Jan 14, 2018

2 min read

Fintech Ventures Profit from Outsourced Compliance Expertise

Compliance Strategy

Global

Nov 18, 2017

7 min read

Fintech Partnerships: What Stops Fintech from Leveraging Compliance to Increase Profits?

Compliance Strategy

Global

Oct 11, 2017

2 min read

Mobile App Regulations: Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Global

Sep 2, 2017

2 min read

Congress Investigates Fintech Lenders

Compliance Issues

United States

Aug 14, 2017

1 min read

How Business Model of Fintech Companies Affects Their Future

Compliance Strategy

Global

May 2, 2017

9 min read

White Label Strategies for Fintech Startups in 2023

Compliance Management

Global

May 1, 2017

5 min read

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