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Preparing for an SFC Inspection: A Guide for Licensed Corporations
As a corporation licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, strict adherence to regulatory requirements is…
August 25, 2025
From Hope to Action: Tackling Cyber Risk in Financial Services
If you are in financial services today, cyber risk is not theoretical. It is a growing, persistent threat and it…
August 21, 2025
MAS Tightens AML/CFT Rules: Key Changes Every Financial Institution Must Know
On 30 June 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published its finalised response to consultation feedback on proposed amendments…
August 20, 2025
Regulatory Update July 2025 – US Region
July 2025 saw significant regulatory activity across multiple agencies, with a common theme of reducing unnecessary burdens while balancing investor…
August 20, 2025
The Appointed Representatives Regime: Evolution, Not Execution
On 11 August 2025, the UK Government’s HM Treasury released a Policy Statement on the Appointed Representatives (AR) Regime. This…
August 18, 2025
Managing Climate-Related Risks: A Fund Manager’s Guide
Climate-related risks pose significant challenges to fund managers. The Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC’s) requirements, aligned with global standards, emphasise…
August 18, 2025
Regulatory Update July 2025 – UK Region
1.0 FCA UPDATES & DEVELOPMENTS 2.0 REGULATORY REFORM 3.0 ENFORCEMENT ACTION Waystone Compliance Solutions Waystone Compliance Solutions offers a new…
August 14, 2025
SFC Flags Issues in Managing Private Funds and Discretionary Accounts
In a circular titled “Deficiencies and Substandard Conduct Noted in the Management of Private Funds and Discretionary Accounts,” the Securities…
August 11, 2025
Regulatory Update July 2025 – ME Region
This editions includes: DIFC Enacts Amendments to the DIFC Data Protection Legislation, FSRA Issues Cyber Risk Management Framework, FSRA Publishes…
August 8, 2025
Navigating MAS Payment Services Act Changes: 2023–2025
Singapore has emerged as a global leader in payment services regulation, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) pioneering a…
August 5, 2025
Regulatory Update June 2025 – US Region
This US regulatory updates includes SEC resumes registrations of Swiss-based investment advisers, SEC and CFTC extend Form PF compliance deadline,…
July 29, 2025
Lessons Learned from 2024 FSRA and DFSA Adverse Findings: A Wake-Up Call for Firms
As we move through 2025, it’s essential to look back at the key lessons from 2024, a year marked by…
July 28, 2025
Regulatory Updates June 2025 – APAC Region
This APAC Regulatory Update includes MAS 2024 thematic review identifies VCC compliance gaps, SFC issues circular on the prevention and…
July 28, 2025
FCA Consultation on SM&CR Reforms
To coincide with the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued its long-awaited consultation on reform of…
July 21, 2025
Navigating FSRA IT Risk Management Guidance: A Critical Step Towards Securing Your Organisation's Future
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority's (‘FSRA’) Information Technology (‘IT’) Risk Management Guidance was created to help organizations establish a robust…
July 21, 2025
SFC’s Cyber Security Review of Licensed Corporations
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (hereinafter the “SFC”) released its 2023/24 Thematic Cyber Security Review of Licensed Corporations…
July 18, 2025
Regulatory Update June 2025 – UK Region
This UK regulatory update includes a roundup of the latest news and publications from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), including:…
July 17, 2025
UK Chancellor’s Mansion House 2025 Speech
Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, delivered a highly anticipated Mansion House speech on 15 July 2025, emphasising the critical need…
July 17, 2025
Regulatory Update June 2025 – ME Region
This edition includes – DIFC and DFSA latest developments, ADGM and FSRA latest developments, international updates, enforcement actions.
July 15, 2025
MAS Issues Enforcement Actions to Reinforce Compliance Expectations
In the first week of July, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reinforced its commitment to regulatory integrity with two…
July 14, 2025
SFC Regulatory Updates - What Asset Managers Need to Know
The Securities and Futures Commission (hereinafter the “SFC”) has issued several circulars in the first half of 2025, reflecting a…
July 7, 2025