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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
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
Form ADV submission deadline approaching: have your AI disclosures been reviewed?
Registered investment advisers (RIAs) have rapidly integrated AI into various aspects of their operations, including investment strategy, market research, portfolio…
February 28, 2024
New location for Waystone’s Singapore operation as demand for its services continues to grow
Waystone has moved its Singapore operation to a new, central location in the heart of the financial district. In a…
February 25, 2024
MAS responds to feedback on proposals to mandate reference checks for financial industry
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has officially published its response to the feedback received on its proposals to mandate…
February 23, 2024
FinCEN proposes to increase AML requirements for US investment advisers
Update: anti-money laundering (AML) program and suspicious activity report filing requirements for registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers…
February 22, 2024
Regulatory Update: UK Edition – January 2024
This UK regulatory update includes – HMT makes equivalence decision on EEA members states for entering the Overseas Funds Regime,…
February 22, 2024
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – January 2024
This edition includes – DIFC Inaugural Hedge Fund Event, DFSA Issues Consultation Paper 153 on Updates on the Regulation of…
February 12, 2024
