Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Regulatory Landscape: The Current State, What’s Next and How to Prepare

Hong Kong has established itself as a leading global hub for virtual assets and fintech innovation, due to the bold…
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Regulatory Updates October 2025 – APAC Region

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FSRA Amends its Prudential Framework for Lower-Risk Firms

On 19 August, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (‘FSRA’) published amendments to its prudential framework for category 3B, 3C and…
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Regulatory Update October 2025 – ME Region

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Regulatory Update October 2025 – US Region

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MAS Consultation on Measures to Enhance Investor Recourse Avenues in Market Misconduct Cases

On 24 October 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) issued a consultation paper proposing recommendations aimed at enhancing investor…
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Singapore Corporate Tax Filing Deadline for 2025

As the financial year rolls on, companies in Singapore should take note of an important compliance milestone fast approaching: the…
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Regulatory Updates September 2025 – APAC Region

This APAC Regulatory Update includes Singapore Enforcement Actions, Guidelines on Standards of Conduct for Digital Advertising Activities, Supplemental Joint Circular…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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SEC Operations Paused Amid Government Shutdown: A Strategic Moment for Compliance Readiness

As the federal government shutdown continues in the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended most of its…
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Regulatory Update September 2025 – ME Region

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SFC Regulations on Business Continuity Plans

As a licensed corporation (LC) under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), maintaining robust operational resilience is paramount to safeguarding…
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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…
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Phishing Detection and Prevention 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.
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The Importance of Data Protection in Dubai’s Virtual Asset Ecosystem

Data protection is a key pillar of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (‘VARA’) framework, essential for Virtual Asset Service Providers…
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Regulatory Updates August 2025 – APAC Region

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