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    White Paper: The Real-Time Compliance Stack — Architecting CAT, CAIS, and 15c3-5 Controls for 2026

    White Paper: The Real-Time Compliance Stack — Architecting CAT, CAIS, and 15c3-5 Controls for 2026

    A technical blueprint for broker-dealers rebuilding compliance as a real-time system: one order state machine, event-sourced reporting, pre-trade controls in the order path, and the reconciliation model that survives an exam.

    Jul 30, 2026
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    Smart Order Routing (SOR): How It Works

    Smart Order Routing (SOR): How It Works

    A complete guide to smart order routing for broker-dealers and prop firms. What an SOR actually does, how routing decisions get made, and SOR vs DMA. Plus the main routing strategies, the Reg NMS and 15c3-5 obligations behind them, and the questions to ask any vendor.

    Jul 30, 202617 min read
    Insights
    CAT and CAIS in Late July 2026: Four Filings That Widen Your Reporting Surface

    CAT and CAIS in Late July 2026: Four Filings That Widen Your Reporting Surface

    A new exchange joining the CAT NMS Plan, a TRACE indicator change, two SEC information-collection extensions, and an FICC filing on regulatory information requests. Individually routine. Together, a clear signal about where reporting scrutiny is heading.

    Jul 30, 20267 min read
    Insights
    Margin Just Became a Real-Time System Problem

    Margin Just Became a Real-Time System Problem

    FINRA's 20 new Rule 4210 interpretations landed weeks before the intraday margin amendments took effect. The conceptual debate is over — what's left is an engineering problem inside the order path.

    Jul 28, 20269 min read
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    SEC Rule 15c3-5 (Market Access Rule): A 2026 Compliance Guide for Broker-Dealers

    SEC Rule 15c3-5 (Market Access Rule): A 2026 Compliance Guide for Broker-Dealers

    What SEC Rule 15c3-5 requires in 2026 — pre-trade risk controls, financial and regulatory checks, direct market access oversight, annual CEO certification, and the technology choices that make compliance defensible.

    Jul 24, 202611 min read
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    Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) Reporting in 2026: A Compliance Overview for Broker-Dealers

    Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) Reporting in 2026: A Compliance Overview for Broker-Dealers

    A plain-English guide to CAT reporting in 2026 — what industry members must report, CAIS customer and account data, error correction timelines, common exam findings, and how to build a defensible reporting stack.

    Jul 24, 202612 min read
    Product
    Gato Launches gPortal: A Unified Client Portal for Modern Broker-Dealers

    Gato Launches gPortal: A Unified Client Portal for Modern Broker-Dealers

    Our newest module brings client onboarding, document management, and real-time account visibility into a single branded portal that works seamlessly with gFlow and gView.

    Jul 22, 2026
    Insights
    How to Choose a FIX Connectivity Network in 2026

    How to Choose a FIX Connectivity Network in 2026

    A practical, vendor-neutral buyer's guide for bank IT and trading infrastructure leaders — low-latency performance, multi-venue access, compliance controls, client onboarding, and build vs. buy.

    Jul 21, 202612 min read
    Press Release
    Gato Launches New Website and Unveils Next-Generation Product Suite, Reengineering Trading Technology for Global Markets

    Gato Launches New Website and Unveils Next-Generation Product Suite, Reengineering Trading Technology for Global Markets

    Hazlet, NJ — Gato today announced the launch of its new website alongside the official release of the Gato Product Suite: a fully modular trading, risk, and operations infrastructure built for broker-dealers and institutional market participants.

    Jul 14, 2026
    Insights
    T+1 Settlement: What Broker-Dealers, Prop Firms, and Fintechs Need to Know

    T+1 Settlement: What Broker-Dealers, Prop Firms, and Fintechs Need to Know

    A practical guide to operating under T+1 settlement — compressed affirmation windows, funding implications, fails management, and the technology choices that separate firms that thrive from those that scramble.

    Jun 24, 20269 min read
    News
    Gato Adds Native Support for T+1 Settlement Across Global Markets

    Gato Adds Native Support for T+1 Settlement Across Global Markets

    Post-trade workflows across the Gato suite now handle accelerated settlement cycles in the US, Canada, Mexico, and select APAC markets out of the box.

    Jun 18, 2026
    Insights
    OMS vs EMS: Order Management vs Execution Management Systems Explained

    OMS vs EMS: Order Management vs Execution Management Systems Explained

    What's the real difference between an Order Management System (OMS) and an Execution Management System (EMS)? A practical guide for broker-dealers, prop firms, and hedge funds choosing — or combining — the two.

    Jun 11, 202610 min read
    Insights
    FINRA Replaces the Day Trading Margin Rule with New Intraday Margin Standards

    FINRA Replaces the Day Trading Margin Rule with New Intraday Margin Standards

    The SEC has approved sweeping amendments to FINRA Rule 4210, retiring the decades-old Pattern Day Trader framework in favor of a modern, risk-based intraday margin regime. Here's what broker-dealers need to know.

    Apr 17, 20269 min read
    Insights
    The End of the $25K PDT Rule: What It Means for Retail and Active Traders

    The End of the $25K PDT Rule: What It Means for Retail and Active Traders

    With FINRA retiring the Pattern Day Trader framework, the $25,000 minimum equity requirement is gone. Here's how the shift to intraday margin standards reshapes the experience for retail brokers, active-trader platforms, and the customers they serve.

    Apr 16, 20268 min read
    Product
    Gato Expands FIX Connectivity to Emerging Markets

    Gato Expands FIX Connectivity to Emerging Markets

    Our gHub module now supports direct connectivity to over 15 new execution venues across Latin America and the Middle East, opening new opportunities for cross-border trading.

    Mar 12, 2026
    Insights
    The Future of Modular Trading Infrastructure

    The Future of Modular Trading Infrastructure

    Why modern broker-dealers are moving away from monolithic systems toward modular, API-first architectures.

    Feb 19, 2026
    Insights
    Navigating Cross-Border Compliance in 2026

    Navigating Cross-Border Compliance in 2026

    Key regulatory changes firms should prepare for when expanding into new jurisdictions this year.

    Jan 15, 2026
    Product
    Gato gPrecision Module Adds Real-Time Margin Analytics

    Gato gPrecision Module Adds Real-Time Margin Analytics

    New features in gPrecision deliver instant margin calculations across global equities, options, and futures.

    Dec 11, 2025
    Insights
    How FinTech Firms Can Launch Faster with White Label Solutions

    How FinTech Firms Can Launch Faster with White Label Solutions

    A deep dive into how white-label infrastructure reduces time-to-market from months to weeks.

    Nov 13, 2025
    News
    Gato Partners with Leading GCC Financial Institutions

    Gato Partners with Leading GCC Financial Institutions

    Strategic partnerships expand Gato's presence in Gulf Cooperation Council markets with localized compliance support.

    Oct 16, 2025
    Insights
    Building Resilient Trading Systems for Volatile Markets

    Building Resilient Trading Systems for Volatile Markets

    How Gato's cloud-native architecture ensures consistent performance even during extreme market events.

    Sep 18, 2025
    Insights
    The Complete Guide to Order Management Systems for Broker-Dealers in 2025

    The Complete Guide to Order Management Systems for Broker-Dealers in 2025

    How modern OMS platforms are transforming trade execution, compliance, and operational efficiency for broker-dealers and prop trading firms.

    Mar 15, 202511 min read
    Insights
    FIX Protocol: Building Reliable Trading Infrastructure for High-Volume Firms

    FIX Protocol: Building Reliable Trading Infrastructure for High-Volume Firms

    A deep dive into FIX protocol implementation, session management, and how modern FIX engines power institutional trading.

    Feb 28, 202510 min read
    Insights
    Real-Time Risk Management: How Trading Firms Prevent Catastrophic Losses

    Real-Time Risk Management: How Trading Firms Prevent Catastrophic Losses

    Explore pre-trade risk controls, position monitoring, and regulatory compliance frameworks that protect trading firms from market risk.

    Feb 10, 20259 min read
    Insights
    Building the Ideal Prop Trading Technology Stack in 2025

    Building the Ideal Prop Trading Technology Stack in 2025

    From execution management to risk controls and back-office operations—what prop trading firms need in their technology stack.

    Jan 22, 202511 min read
    Insights
    Modernizing Clearing Technology: From Legacy Systems to API-First Platforms

    Modernizing Clearing Technology: From Legacy Systems to API-First Platforms

    How clearing firms and self-clearing broker-dealers are replacing legacy technology with modern, API-driven clearing platforms.

    Jan 8, 202512 min read
    Insights
    Automating Regulatory Reporting: CAT, OATS, and Beyond

    Automating Regulatory Reporting: CAT, OATS, and Beyond

    How fintech firms are automating regulatory reporting to reduce costs, minimize errors, and stay ahead of compliance requirements.

    Dec 18, 202410 min read
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