Alex Panaite-Fornari, General Counsel at Sharegain, joins financial journalist Doug Mackenzie to discuss how financial institutions stay ahead of fast-changing regulation in fully paid lending.

Alex shares how Sharegain partners with clients to navigate complex legal frameworks, meet regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions, and adapt quickly to new requirements – turning compliance agility into real operational and revenue gains.

From ensuring regulatory reporting requirements are upheld to managing the upcoming SEC Rule 10c-1a, this conversation explores what it takes to build and maintain a fully compliant lending business – and why partnering with a trusted, agile agent saves time, cost, and risk.

Key takeaways:

  • Navigating complex regulation – Alex explains how Sharegain works side by side with clients to simplify compliance and support them through every stage of program setup.
  • The value of experience – With a global client base across the U.S. and EMEA, Sharegain brings a proven understanding of evolving regulatory standards and market practices.
  • Build vs. buy, rethought – Doug and Alex unpack why in-house solutions often struggle to keep up with regulation – and how an agile, plug-and-play solution can save time and cost.
  • Global expertise – How Sharegain’s cross-market knowledge helps clients anticipate changes and adapt to new rules like SEC Rule 10c-1a before they take effect.
  • A white-glove legal partnership – Alex reveals what “working hand-in-hand” with clients really looks like – from drafting agreements to guiding them through borrower relationships and new frameworks.