In today’s evolving regulatory landscape, investment firms face mounting pressure to adapt to shifting disclosure rules, market reforms, and global obligations.

Confluence’s Style Analytics’ foundation was built on a simple but powerful idea: investment factors matter.

Over-the-Counter Securities Without Terms = Risk Without Insight.
The second post in a multi-part series on Fixed Income Transparency.

Stablecoins are a specialized type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a less volatile reference asset, usually a fiat currency like the U.S. dollar (USD), short-term treasuries, or even commodities like gold.

As regulatory complexity increases and teams run leaner, co-sourcing offers a smarter way to scale—without giving up control.

With the SEC reviewing its Form PF amendments and the compliance date pushed to October 1, 2025 (for now), investment managers and private fund advisers are left in limbo.

When it comes to regulatory exams, the question is not whether an exam will occur, but when. Whether you’re overdue for an SEC or FINRA exam or bracing for the first one, preparation is everything.

The rise of alternative investments is contributing to increased compliance considerations for some firms, leading to increased demand to centralize data infrastructure, automate filings, and leverage managed services.

In a move that surprised few but still raised eyebrows, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has officially postponed the effective date of its long-anticipated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rule.

A significant regulatory change is anticipated in the Canadian investment landscape, and many firms are still preparing.

In her Mansion House speech on 15 July 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will carry out a targeted review of the Consumer Duty, introduced in 2023.