US Compliance Solutions
Our US Compliance Services team has spent more than 20 years in legal and regulatory roles for complex financial services organizations, serving as CCO for hedge fund, broker-dealer and market maker organizations. Our compliance specialists are uniquely qualified to understand your complex business and any potential regulatory challenges:
- Chicago, San Francisco & New York operations
- 250 clients (0 enforcement actions)
- 10-year retainer program history
Keep up with the ever-evolving US regulatory landscape
Our US team follows the evolving regulatory landscape for you. In the post-financial crisis world, rules and regulations governing financial services firms have evolved so quickly that it is often difficult for firms to keep up. We do this for you and ensure that your US compliance program remains current in an ever-shifting regulatory landscape.
Our US compliance services
SEC Mock Audit Services
Stay ahead of regulatory requirements and safeguard your business with our trusted SEC Mock Audit Services.
US Cyber Security Solutions
Waystone Compliance Solutions is an ISO27001-certified consultancy dedicated to delivering the highest quality of information security and data protection advisory and support services to its clients.
SEC Registration
For US-based hedge funds, we provide high-touch company registration and authorization services for both the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
CTA/CPO Compliance Solutions
Our team assists organizations that carry out business as futures professionals with registration and ongoing Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) compliance obligations.
Broker-Dealer Programs
We steer clients through the extensive, multistep process of applying for a FINRA membership, including preparing your application as well as ensuring you have completed all required qualifications and examinations for your business.
Private Equity/Venture Capital Compliance Solutions
We provide high-touch SEC registration services and regulatory compliance solutions that guide your investment advisory practices, including providing comprehensive administrative support.
Post Enforcement Action and Remediation
Regulators in the US often require sanctioned advisory firms to address and resolve identified deficiencies with the help of qualified professionals. Regulators such as the SEC may identify deficiencies that advisory firms are expected to remediate, with serious consequences for advisers that do not remediate any identified issues.
Investor Dispute Investigations and Customer Complaint Review
We work closely with you to identify an appropriate course of action with hostile or otherwise challenging investors in order to address and re-evaluate existing policies related to such disputes.
FINOP Services
Our US Solutions team provides bespoke FINOP services to broker-dealers, allowing you to focus on your core business.
Regulatory Calendar 2024
Keep pace with the ever-changing regulatory landscape using our US regulatory deadlines calendar.