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StarCompliance unveils checklist for bank compliance teams. July 1, 2026 Bank compliance teams are being tested by a regulatory environment that is shifting faster than many can keep pace with. Artificial intelligence governance, operational resilience, digital assets, sanctions regimes and tightening accountability requirements are converging at once, and firms are under mounting pressure to show stronger oversight, quicker responses and more effective risk management than in previous cycles. Regulators are no longer satisfied with compliance functions that simply tick boxes. Increasingly, they expect these teams to act as strategic partners to the wider business, underpinned by connected data systems, robust governance frameworks and outcomes that can be clearly demonstrated rather than merely asserted. To help compliance leaders gauge how prepared their organisations actually are, RegTech provider StarCompliance has developed the Global Bank Compliance Checklist. The resource is designed as a practical tool that allows banks to pinpoint gaps in their existing frameworks, tighten controls and get ahead of regulatory expectations that continue to evolve. The checklist covers a broad sweep of areas that compliance leaders are currently grappling with. It allows firms to assess governance and accountability frameworks across the organisation, and to evaluate how well they are overseeing AI tools, compliance technology and data management. It also provides a structure for reviewing monitoring, surveillance and risk management practices, while helping teams identify emerging risks tied to digital assets, ESG and operational resilience. Beyond risk identification, the checklist is also aimed at strengthening regulatory reporting, documentation and audit preparedness, giving compliance functions a clearer route to proving their programmes are effective rather than simply compliant on paper. For banks under pressure to modernise their compliance infrastructure while satisfying an expanding list of regulatory demands, the checklist offers a structured starting point. StarCompliance is positioning the download as a way for institutions to take a more deliberate approach to strengthening regulatory readiness across their compliance programmes, rather than reacting piecemeal to each new requirement as it emerges. Enjoying the stories? Investors. The following investor(s) were tagged in this article.

StarCompliance has partnered with Kalshi to launch the financial industry's first enterprise-grade compliance solution for monitoring employee participation across prediction markets. The system extends surveillance to both off-chain and on-chain prediction market activity within a centralised platform. The solution addresses growing risks as employees can potentially profit from material non-public information through prediction markets, an area traditional compliance programmes don't adequately cover. Features include automated surveillance, configurable alerts, centralised case management and monitoring of trading patterns and work-hour activity. Founded in 2018, Kalshi is the world's largest prediction market. StarCompliance, operating for over 25 years, serves financial services firms across 120 countries. The partnership aims to provide oversight as prediction market regulations and institutional adoption evolve.

StarCompliance celebrates innovation, collaboration and culture with their annual Client Awards. May 21, 2026, 08:37 ET Star's fourth annual awards highlight outstanding contributions to the compliance industry, with nominations received worldwide ROCKVILLE, Md., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - StarCompliance (Star), a leading provider of employee and firm compliance technology solutions, today announced the recipients of its Star Client Awards. The awards, which celebrate innovation, collaboration, influence, and rising stars in regtech, recognized four clients in EMEA and five in North America. Star will be donating $1,000 to each winner's charity of choice. "It's a privilege to extend my congratulations to all recipients of the Star Client Awards, recognizing innovation, collaboration, influence, and rising stars in regtech," said Jennifer Sun, CEO of Star. "Our partnership with clients is what drives us forward. Their insights and engagement help shape a more connected approach to compliance, guiding how we evolve our platform to meet the needs of a rapidly changing regulatory landscape." * Star Innovator Awards were presented to multiple clients, including NatWest (National Westminster Bank PLC) and T Rowe Price, in recognition of their outstanding adoption and integration of new technologies. These organizations demonstrated creative, forward-thinking approaches to solving complex business challenges over the past year, leveraging the STAR Platform and beyond to drive meaningful impact. * Star Collaborator Awards were awarded to M&G PLC and Raymond James for their strong partnership with Star over the past year. Through close collaboration and continuous engagement, their teams played a key role in shaping and advancing the STAR Platform, helping to drive innovation across the broader client community. * Star Influencer Awards recognized Capital Group and LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group PLC) for embedding compliance into the core of their organizations. Their efforts have elevated the role of compliance, strengthening its position as a trusted partner and influencing how it is viewed across the business. * Star Rising Star Awards celebrated Ameriprise as a standout organization making a significant impact within Star's client community. Since joining, they have demonstrated strong engagement, rapid adoption, and a clear commitment to driving value through the platform. About StarCompliance StarCompliance is the leading intelligence and automation platform for employee and firm compliance technology solutions. Trusted for over 25 years by leading firms in the financial services community and with users in 120 countries, the StarCompliance Enterprise Platform provides a user-friendly interface that connects people, workflows, and data, delivering AI-enabled technology and actionable insights needed to proactively mitigate risk and monitor conflicts globally. Visit StarCompliance to discover the comprehensive security, explainable intelligence, and unparalleled assurance you need to build a connected culture of compliance today This is not an endorsement by any company referenced herein of StarCompliance, or StarCompliance's products or services. SOURCE StarCompliance