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Lessons Learned from 2024 FSRA and DFSA Adverse Findings: A Wake-Up Call for Firms
As we move through 2025, it’s essential to look back at the key lessons from 2024, a year marked by…
July 28, 2025
Regulatory Updates June 2025 – APAC Region
This APAC Regulatory Update includes MAS 2024 thematic review identifies VCC compliance gaps, SFC issues circular on the prevention and…
July 28, 2025
FCA Consultation on SM&CR Reforms
To coincide with the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued its long-awaited consultation on reform of…
July 21, 2025
Navigating FSRA IT Risk Management Guidance: A Critical Step Towards Securing Your Organisation's Future
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority's (‘FSRA’) Information Technology (‘IT’) Risk Management Guidance was created to help organizations establish a robust…
July 21, 2025
SFC’s Cyber Security Review of Licensed Corporations
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (hereinafter the “SFC”) released its 2023/24 Thematic Cyber Security Review of Licensed Corporations…
July 18, 2025
Regulatory Update June 2025 – UK Region
This UK regulatory update includes a roundup of the latest news and publications from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), including:…
July 17, 2025
UK Chancellor’s Mansion House 2025 Speech
Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, delivered a highly anticipated Mansion House speech on 15 July 2025, emphasising the critical need…
July 17, 2025
Regulatory Update June 2025 – ME Region
This edition includes – DIFC and DFSA latest developments, ADGM and FSRA latest developments, international updates, enforcement actions.
July 15, 2025
MAS Issues Enforcement Actions to Reinforce Compliance Expectations
In the first week of July, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reinforced its commitment to regulatory integrity with two…
July 14, 2025
SFC Regulatory Updates - What Asset Managers Need to Know
The Securities and Futures Commission (hereinafter the “SFC”) has issued several circulars in the first half of 2025, reflecting a…
July 7, 2025
DFSA Business Plan 2025-2026: Insurance Sector Focus
The insurance sector in the Dubai International Financial Centre (‘DIFC’) has experienced significant growth, driven by the expansion of both…
June 30, 2025
Regulatory Updates May 2025 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory updates includes publication of the Countering Proliferation Financing – Industry Perspectives on Best Practices Paper, MAS Consultation…
June 27, 2025
The FRR Evolution: Strengthening Compliance in Asset Management Webinar
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced key amendments to the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources) Rules…
June 25, 2025
Regulatory Update May 2025 – US Region
Stay informed with our Regulatory Update Navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape with our Regulatory Update. Our team of compliance experts…
June 24, 2025
Market Sounding in Hong Kong under SFC Regulations
The Securities and Futures Commission (hereinafter “SFC”) has introduced Market Sounding Guidelines (hereinafter the “Guideline”), effective from 2 May 2025.…
June 20, 2025
BE-180 Benchmark Survey – Deadline Fast Approaching
Every five years, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) conducts the BE-180 Benchmark Survey, the most comprehensive survey of US…
June 17, 2025
Regulatory Update May 2025 – UK Region
This UK regulatory update includes a roundup of the latest news and publications from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), including…
June 16, 2025
MAS Reminder - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) enforcement
As Singapore’s financial sector continues to develop in size and complexity, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) is continually taking…
June 13, 2025
A Guide to AI Regulation in the DIFC
Although artificial intelligence (‘AI’) has risen in popularity more recently, generating widespread discussion about its transformative potential, its underlying principles…
June 13, 2025
Regulatory Update May 2025 – ME Region
This edition includes – DFSA Dear MLRO Letter on National Risk Assessment, DFSA Amends Legislation following Consultation Paper 161 “Enhancing…
June 13, 2025
Regulation S-P Amendments are Here
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalized significant amendments to Regulation S-P (Reg S-P), which governs how financial…
June 9, 2025