Confidently Manage Buy-Side Compliance Workflows
Logwise offers buy-side firms one platform to document received market soundings, control internal access, connect staff trading checks, and manage related policy records in a structured, repeatable way. Support your MAR obligations as a market sounding recipient (MSR) without relying on spreadsheets and email chains.
Make wall-crossing decisions consistent
Run market sounding decisions in a structured process with clear approvals, consent tracking, and complete records.
Track restrictions clearly
Keep a clear view of who is restricted, why, and for how long, without relying on manual trackers.
Reduce manual coordination across teams
Replace ad hoc records and inbox trails with repeatable workflows that support faster, cleaner compliance follow-up.
Support PAD and trading controls
Apply pre-trade checks and restricted list validations through workflows rather than manual review and chasing.
Keep audit-ready histories in one place
Maintain timestamped records across key actions so reviews and audits become reporting, not reconstruction.
Protect sensitive information securely
Limit access by role and keep oversight information available to compliance without oversharing internally.
Security and Assurance
Logwise is built to meet the assurance needs of regulated firms handling sensitive information.
ISO 27001
certified information security controls
Cyber Essentials
certified and independently audited
Ecovadis
rating for responsible business practices
IASME
assurance supporting GDPR practices
Azure
ensuring secure cloud infrastructure
Featured Solutions for Buy-Side Firms
Recipient-Side Soundings
Document received market soundings with source details, timing, attachments, and an internal record of the firm’s assessment.
Restricted Lists
Apply or review restrictions in response to new information so the firm’s control environment stays aligned to active situations.
Personal Account Dealing
Screen employee investments, pre-trade requests, and holdings against the firm’s current restrictions and internal rules.
Policy Management
Distribute dealing policies, remind staff to confirm them, and keep a timestamped record of acknowledgements and updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is buy-side market sounding different from sell-side market sounding?
As the market sounding recipient (MSR), buy-side firms document received information and manage an internal process around it. Sell-side firms run the market sounding itself and evidence the steps it took to disclose information to potential investors.
Can our firm make its own assessment of whether the information is inside information?
Yes. Buy-side firms may make and record their own assessment of whether the information is inside information.
Do buy-side firms need the same safe harbour process as the disclosing firm?
No. The safe harbour is really the disclosing firm’s process to run. On the receiving side, the focus is on making sure the information is handled carefully in-house and that there is a clear, consistent record of how it was treated.
Can market sounding records be linked to employee trading controls?
Yes. Recipient-side records can be connected to restricted lists and staff dealing workflows so relevant checks happen in the same environment.
Can we keep internal sharing limited to the people actually working on the opportunity?
Yes. The workflow is designed to support internal recipient tracking and need-to-know handling.