Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - November 2021

This edition includes - DFSA Host Cyber Risk Forum, FSRA Issues a Report on Regulatory Technology, SCA Explores Ways to…
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Compliance obligations under the new Payment Services Act

The Payment Services Act (“the Act”) came into force on 28 January 2020 providing new framework for the regulation of…
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Getting set up in Singapore - what are the jurisdictional advantages for fund managers?

Are you a regulated fund manager looking to get setup in Singapore and take advantage of its jurisdictional advantages? Find…
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Now is the time to get to grips with the IFPR - who will fall in scope and how will they be impacted?

This will have a significant impact on UK MiFID investment firms who are authorised and regulated by the FCA that…
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Payment Services Act updates - Payment Services Bill

Strengthening AML/CFT Controls of Digital Payment Token (DPT) Providers The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released an infographic setting…
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Licensing Guide - Payment Services Act (PSA)

The Payment Services Act (PSA) came into effect in Singapore on 28 January 2020 and it streamlines payment services regulatory…
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Internal audit and independent assessment for Payment Services Licence holders

  New Payment Services Act (“Act”) came into effect 28 January 2020. Along with the Act, the Monetary Authority of…
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Response to feedback received on MAS consultation paper - Payment Services Act 2019

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) released a consultation paper on 23 December 2019 on proposed changes to the Payment…
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Payment Services (Amendment) Bill

The Payment Services Act came into force in January 2020. It was released on 4th January 2021 that the Payment…
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Strengthening AML/CFT controls of Digital Payment Token (DPT) providers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released an infographic setting out recent international developments and MAS’ supervisory expectations on…
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Payment Services Act updates

As Singapore's new Payment Services Act came into effect in January 2020, Argus Global hosted a timely event to discuss…
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APAC Monthly Newsletter, November 2021

MAS Regulatory Updates - Highlights   30 November 2021 – Compliance Toolkit for Approvals, Notifications and Other Regulatory Submissions to…
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Consolidated audit proposed funding model

The comment period on a revised funding model (“Proposed Funding Model”) for the consolidated audit trail (“CAT”) recently closed. The…
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SEC Division of Examination’s review of ESG investing

The SEC recently issued a Risk Alert that highlights observations from recent exams of investment advisers, registered investment companies, and…
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The SEC recently approved its market data infrastructure proposal

The SEC recently approved its market data infrastructure proposal. Earlier this year, the SEC introduced its proposal to modernize the…
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's call for clearer guidance on digital assets and custody

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, speaking at the British Blockchain Association Conference, recently advocated for the SEC to provide more clarity…
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U.S. House FSC releases memo regarding "Meme Stocks"

Last week the U.S. House Financial Services Committee considered reform recommendations from industry experts’ testimonies regarding the trading volatility in…
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ESMA decision on lower reporting thresholds

The EU’s securities markets regulator (ESMA) recently decided not to renew its decision to require holders of net short positions…
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