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FSRA Cyber Risk Management Requirements & New Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform
Cybersecurity remains a top supervisory priority for the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”). With increasing reliance on digital financial infrastructure,…
October 23, 2025
Regulatory Update September 2025 – US Region
This US Regulatory Update includes SEC unveils 2025 agenda focused on innovation and oversight, Nasdaq proposes rule to enable trading…
October 14, 2025
Regulatory Update September 2025 – UK Region
Waystone Compliance Solutions Waystone provides comprehensive compliance solutions to the asset management and finance industry to enable our clients to…
October 8, 2025
SEC Operations Paused Amid Government Shutdown: A Strategic Moment for Compliance Readiness
As the federal government shutdown continues, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended most of its routine operations.
October 8, 2025
Regulatory Update September 2025 – ME Region
Stay informed with our Regulatory Update Navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape with our Regulatory Update. Our team of compliance experts…
October 8, 2025
SFC Regulations on Business Continuity Plans
As a licensed corporation (LC) under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, maintaining robust operational resilience is…
October 6, 2025
Strengthening Your Compliance Program Through Effective Annual Compliance Reviews Under Rule 206(4)-7
The Investment Advisers Act of 1940 was created to put investors first, ensuring that Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) act with…
October 2, 2025
Phishing Detection and Prevention: Key Takeaways from the SFC Circular
As phishing scams continue to impact clients and markets in 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular…
October 1, 2025
Safeguarding Trust: The Importance of Data Protection in Dubai’s Virtual Asset Ecosystem
As Dubai continues to position itself as a global hub for digital innovation, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (‘VARA’) has…
September 30, 2025
Regulatory Updates August 2025 – APAC Region
Stay informed with our Regulatory Update Navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape with our Regulatory Update. Our team of compliance experts…
September 29, 2025
SFC Enhances Facilitative Measures for Visiting Professionals
On 15 July 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular announcing enhanced measures to facilitate visiting professionals…
September 24, 2025
Regulatory Update August 2025 – US Region
This US regulatory updates includes SEC launches artificial intelligence task force, executive order expands retirement access to alternative assets, updated…
September 22, 2025
SFC Resumes Collection of Annual Licensing Fees
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular announcing the resumption of annual licensing fee collections for intermediaries and…
September 17, 2025
Regulatory Update August 2025 – UK Region
Waystone Compliance Solutions Waystone Compliance Solutions offers a new and unique approach to compliance services at a corporate level. Formed…
September 16, 2025
Regulatory Update August 2025 – ME Region
This editions includes: DFSA Holds an Outreach Session on the Annual Anti-Money Laundering Return, FSRA Publishes Amendments to Its Prudential…
September 10, 2025
Regulatory Updates July 2025 – APAC Region
This APAC Regulatory Update includes MAS issues guidance for financial institutions on managing technology and cyber risks from third-party service…
August 27, 2025
Preparing for an SFC Inspection: A Guide for Licensed Corporations
As a corporation licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, strict adherence to regulatory requirements is…
August 25, 2025
From Hope to Action: Tackling Cyber Risk in Financial Services
If you are in financial services today, cyber risk is not theoretical. It is a growing, persistent threat and it…
August 21, 2025