Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – November 2023

This edition includes – FSRA publishes 2024 Business Plan, ADGM hosts Abu Dhabi Finance Week, DFSA issues Dear SEO Letter…
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Cyber security in 2023 - key trends and future considerations for the financial services sector

2023 presented a continued surge in cyber attacks, ranging from sophisticated ransomware campaigns to supply chain compromises. These threats pose…
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SEC 2024 Exam Priorities for Private Fund Advisers

SEC registered investment advisers will face the biggest changes
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Regulatory Update: UK Edition – October 2023

This UK regulatory update includes – FCA Market Watch 75, FCA speech “Updating and improving the UK regime for asset…
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Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – October 2023

This edition includes – DFSA consults on banking credit and counterparty credit risk, FSRA consults on revisions to regulatory fees…
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Regulatory Compliance Updates October 2023 – APAC Region

Consultation paper on repeal of regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies
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MAS issues Consultation Paper on repeal of regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies

Overview of the RFMC regime The RFMC regime was introduced in 2012 after the Exempt Fund Manager (EFM) regime was…
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A legal precedent for sanctioned controllers?

Mints v PJSC National Bank Trust Case
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Regulatory Update: UK Edition – September 2023

This UK regulatory update includes – FCA issues final rules on gateway for firms that approve financial promotions, The FCA…
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MAS issues its latest Enforcement Report

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently issued its 4th Enforcement Report, covering the period from January 2022 to June…
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Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – September 2023

This edition includes – members of the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group launch consultation on ‘Principles for Sustainability-Related Disclosures for…
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Regulatory Compliance Updates September 2023 – APAC Region

Consultation Paper on Draft Notices on the Competency Requirements for Representatives Conducting Regulated Activities under the Financial Advisers Act and…
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Headlines from the SEC’s Private Fund Adviser Reforms

SEC registered investment advisers will face the biggest changes
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The Consumer Duty is for life, not just for summer

For those firms falling within the scope of the FCA's Consumer Duty, the 12 months leading up to the 31…
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Regulatory Update: UK Edition – Summer 2023

This UK regulatory update includes – HM Treasury publishes outcome of Investment Research Review, FCA publishes results of Liquidity Management…
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Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – August 2023

This edition includes – ‌FSRA announces changes to its regulatory framework on client classification, client assets and conduct requirements regarding…
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How Single-Family Offices can utilise and benefit from Variable Capital Companies

The concept of a ‘family office’ does not have a fixed definition. Typically, it is conceptualised as an entity that…
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