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APAC Monthly Newsletter, October 2021
Articles & Events Summary Wishing all our clients and friends good health and prosperity. Happy Diwali from our…
November 4, 2021
Recent Updates to the List of FATF-Identified Jurisdictions
November 4th | 2021 FATF updated their Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring on October 21st, 2021. The list covers high-risk jurisdictions…
November 3, 2021
Regulatory Compliance Solutions in Singapore
We were delighted to have the opportunity of introducing the Argus team to our colleagues and friends at Waystone, and…
November 2, 2021
Presenting Waystone Compliance Solutions
Waystone Compliance Solutions offers a new and unique approach to compliance services at a corporate level. Formed by merging four…
October 29, 2021
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - September 2021
This edition includes - DIFC hosts Blockchain Week, ADGM Arbitration Centre and Permanent Court of Arbitration sign a Cooperation Agreement,…
October 11, 2021
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…
October 8, 2021
Setting up a VCC in Singapore: What you need to know
Waystone was pleased to be hosting a webinar together with its friends at Argus Global, Simmons & Simmons and BNP…
October 8, 2021
APAC Monthly Newsletter, September 2021
MAS Regulatory Updates - Highlights 28 September 2021 – Notice 120 Disclosure and Advisory Process Requirements For Accident…
October 7, 2021
Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) framework
The Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) framework came into force in 2020. Since its launch, it has been well received…
September 29, 2021
Singapore's Payment Services Act
Payment Services Act (“the Act”) came into force on 28 January 2020 providing new framework for the regulation of payment…
September 22, 2021
The Monetary Authority of Singapore bans two individuals following convictions
On 2 September 2021 MAS issued a four-year prohibition order (PO) against Mr. Lan Kangming and a three-year PO against…
September 16, 2021
AML and CDD – understanding the regulations
What is AML? Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations are put in place to mitigate the risk of money laundering and terrorism…
September 16, 2021
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - August 2021
1.0 DIFC AND DFSA LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
September 11, 2021
APAC Monthly Newsletter, August 2021
MAS Regulatory Updates - Highlights 18 August 2021 – FAQs on the Securities and Futures (Reporting of Derivatives…
September 11, 2021
Customer Due Diligence (‘CDD’) Redefined
The Background Regulatory changes being the ever-tightening noose around the neck of the financial industry, FinCEN͛s Final Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Rule…
September 9, 2021
Corporate Governance Requirements in Singapore
A quick definition of Corporate Governance Corporate Governance is a general term encompassing all the directives, processes and rules which…
September 9, 2021
Effective Corporate Compliance Programs
We are living in an era of increased regulation and renewed enforcement efforts, especially for public companies as well as…
September 9, 2021
How and when to update Compliance Policies and Procedures?
When was the last time you updated the compliance policies and procedures of your organization based on the changes happening…
September 9, 2021