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what companies should know when considering a SPAC over an IPO

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have become increasingly popular as private companies see the potential opportunities they provide to bring private companies into public markets more quickly than possible under…

should you build your own compliance manual or purchase a template

Purchasing a template written supervisory procedures compliance manual is a commonplace happening in the industry. After all, it seems like a great solution to the problem of carving out time and creating a lengthy and

Red Oak Compliance Solutions, a leader in advertising compliance technology for the financial services industry, recently hired regtech industry veteran Aaron Berger as Vice President of Implementations. In Aaron’s new…

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Red Oak Compliance Solutions was recently named to the Inc. 5000 Regionals list for fastest-growing private companies in the Texas region. The list highlights Texas businesses and organizations that are…

what you need to know about FINRA's 2021 exam prirorities

FINRA recently released the 2021 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program. This report combines some of the information firms are accustomed to seeing from their regulator – the…

preparation for reg bi exams in 2021

As 2021 starts, we’ve experienced almost a full year of living in a pandemic. Work processes have hopefully streamlined and improved, as you’ve developed ways to work around social/physical distancing…

how investment advisers should effectively use testimonials in marketing

Do testimonials work? The data says they do across many industries, and it’s because people are so connected. Ninety-two percent of buyers read testimonials online before making a purchase, and…

make sure you're ready for your next compliance audit

You’ve heard it a lot…2020 was challenging. Many of us were working in new ways, using new platforms, or building new processes. Some of us moved from corporate offices with…

the SEC modernized its marketing rules around client testimonials

On December 22, 2020, the SEC announced the Modernized Marketing Rule’s finalization for investment advisers. These rules were developed under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and have not been…

7 different ways working with a compliance consultant can help your compliance program

Do you need a compliance consultant at one point in the year more than others? This is actually kind of a trick question. You may find certain times within your…

James K Ryan joins Red Oak as Director of Business Development

Red Oak Compliance Solutions is proud to announce the hire of James K. Ryan as Director of Business Development. In his role at Red Oak, Ryan will be responsible for…