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Anti-greenwashing rule - not to be underestimated
At the end of 2023, the FCA published its long-awaited and delayed Policy Statement: “PS23/16 Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment…
April 24, 2024
Timeline confirmed for Singapore to repeal Registered Fund Management Companies regime
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have announced the repeal of the regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies (RFMCs)…
April 17, 2024
Exploring FSRA Supervision Fees: Everything you need to know
The FSRA proposed amendments to its Fees Rules (“FEES”) and General Rulebook (“GEN”) to better align fees with operational costs.
April 15, 2024
FSRA proposes enhanced measures for Cyber Risk Management
On 29 November 2023, the Financial Services Regulation Authority (“FSRA”) issued Discussion Paper No. 1 of 2023 on Information Technology…
April 15, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates March 2024 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.
April 8, 2024
Regulatory Update: UK Edition – March 2024
This UK regulatory update includes – FCA publishes Business Plan 2024/25, FCA publishes new webpage on AIFM hosting, FCA publishes…
April 8, 2024
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – March 2024
This edition includes – DFSA issues Consultation Paper on DFSA Fees, ADGM Reflects on 2023 Successes, DFSA Issues SEO Letter…
April 5, 2024
Biometrics and beyond - the future of identity verification
As we embark on the second quarter of 2024, our focus here shifts to a critical theme – ‘Securing Digital…
April 1, 2024
Regulatory Update: UK Edition – February 2024
This UK regulatory update includes – FCA sends notice to provide information related to incidents of non-financial misconduct, FCA publishes…
March 25, 2024
Good practices for auditors of fund management companies
Auditors are a key stakeholder when promoting strong internal controls, risk management practices and business conduct by Fund Management Companies…
March 22, 2024
Latest updates from MAS on Anti-Money Laundering - what you need to know
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) views Anti-Money Laundering (AML) as a critical component of its regulatory framework, aimed at…
March 20, 2024
Data protection regimes: KSA, ADGM, DIFC and onshore UAE – a comparison
A key consideration for United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) firms with a presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”), is…
March 19, 2024
Insights from the FCA's Dear CEO Letter: Addressing Financial Crime Risks in Annex 1 Firms
On March 5 2024, the FCA wrote a Dear CEO Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Annex 1 firms,…
March 15, 2024
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – February 2024
This edition includes – DIFC Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Finance Events, ADGM Fines 6 Firms for Breaching CRS Regulations, DFSA…
March 11, 2024
UAE’s success - exiting the FATF ‘Grey List’
On 23 February 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from The FATF “grey…
March 11, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates February 2024 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – Guidelines on Licensing, Registration and Conduct of Business for Fund Management Companies.
March 6, 2024
Cyber Risk Management – Is your firm complying with the DFSA rules?
On 1st January 2024, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) Cyber Risk Management Rules came into force and for firms…
March 6, 2024
Building a robust cyber security culture in the workplace
As a former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I often get asked, "Why is cyber security so important?" My answer…
March 4, 2024