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Understanding cyber threats - a deep dive into common attacks
Cyber threats are everywhere in the online world, targeting individuals, businesses, and even entire critical infrastructures. Navigating this digital landscape…
February 6, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates November & December 2023 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – Mandating of Reference Checks, Financial Review of 2023.
January 23, 2024
Regulatory Update: UK Edition – December 2023
This UK regulatory update includes – The FCA consults on regulatory approach for new Overseas Funds Regime, New FCA webpage…
January 22, 2024
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – December 2023
This edition includes – DFSA waives fees for ESG listings; DFSA issues ‘Dear SEO Letters - Thematic review findings -…
January 11, 2024
New year, stronger security - essential cyber security resolutions
As the calendar turns to 2024, we’ll be approaching our blogs with a quarterly theme, starting with Q1’s ‘Foundations of…
January 5, 2024
MAS: update to Guidelines on Outsourcing
On 11 December 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published updated Guidelines on Outsourcing for Financial Institutions other than…
December 19, 2023
Conversion from RFMC to LFMC – Enhanced Compliance Obligations
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) will be repealing the Registered Fund Management Companies (“RFMCs”) regime as of 1st August…
December 19, 2023
Regulatory Update: UK Edition – November 2023
This UK regulatory update includes – FCA publishes Dear CEO Letter on its expectations for wealth management and stockbroking firms,…
December 18, 2023
Singapore VCC – benefits and lifecycle
In 2020, Singapore introduced the Variable Capital Company (VCC), an alternative fund framework, designed to encourage more funds to be…
December 18, 2023
MAS commences revised reporting requirements for OTC derivative contracts
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) OTC derivatives reporting requirements under the Securities and Futures (Reporting of Derivatives Contracts) Regulations…
December 12, 2023
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…
December 7, 2023
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…
December 6, 2023
SEC 2024 Exam Priorities for Private Fund Advisers
SEC registered investment advisers will face the biggest changes
November 30, 2023
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…
November 15, 2023
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…
November 9, 2023
Regulatory Compliance Updates October 2023 – APAC Region
Consultation paper on repeal of regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies
November 8, 2023
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…
October 31, 2023
October 25, 2023