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Regulatory Compliance Updates May 2023 – APAC Region
25 April 2023 – Court convicts trader for fraud and deceit under the Securities and Futures Act Mr Pan Qi…
May 23, 2023
Open comment period for SEC’s proposed cyber security requirements deadline
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on proposed cyber security requirements for investment advisers and broker-dealers.…
May 22, 2023
MAS Consultation Paper on Enhanced Safeguards for Prospecting and Marketing Activities
On 25 April 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued two consultation papers, proposing increased controls in relation to…
May 17, 2023
SEC Commissioner Lizárraga’s speech at the Digital Directors Network 2023 conference
Recently, Commissioner Lizárraga spoke at the Digital Directors Network 2023 conference. We can gain valuable insights from the speeches that…
May 17, 2023
Establishing a local company in Singapore
Singapore has a vibrant and diverse local business economy, with companies across a range of sectors contributing to the country's…
May 16, 2023
Regulatory Update: UK Edition – April 2023
This UK regulatory update includes – HM Treasury Call for Evidence on the UK Investment Research Review, FCA publishes business…
May 12, 2023
FCA publishes speech on the Consumer Duty
On 10 May 2023, the FCA published a speech by Sheldon Mills, Executive Director of Consumers and Competition, titled “Countdown…
May 11, 2023
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – April 2023
This edition includes - DFSA release CP150 on Money Services, Crypto Tokens and Crowdfunding, ADGM RA publishes CP on Distributed…
May 10, 2023
Intro to MAS Regulations and Compliance for Fund Managers in Singapore (TGS-2022601756)
26th May 2023, 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm This course is recognised by the Institute of Banking and Finance (“IBF”)…
May 4, 2023
Business Continuity Management – New Guidelines and Timelines
The Monetary Authority of Singapore Guidelines on Business Continuity Management (BCM) set out the need for financial institutions (FIs) to…
April 27, 2023
Guidance on ChatGPT (or other AI language models)
Over the last few months many clients have been asking for guidance as it relates to ChatGPT and other natural…
April 19, 2023
Regulatory Update: UK Edition – March 2023
This UK regulatory update includes - HM Treasury publishes policy paper on the Investment Research Review, Dear CEO letter on…
April 17, 2023
Applying for a Payment Services Licence with MAS? Here is what you need to know
The Payment Services Act (PSA) came into effect in Singapore on 28 January 2020 and has streamlined the payment services…
April 17, 2023
AI and Insurance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer science-fiction - businesses around the world are adopting it for a variety of reasons…
April 12, 2023
ACRA Proposed Amendments
On 15 December 2022, Singapore’s Ministry of Law (MinLaw) announced the termination of “Alternative Arrangements for Meetings” (electronic meetings, or…
April 12, 2023
Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – March 2023
1.0 DIFC AND DFSA LATEST DEVELOPMENTS 2.0 ADGM AND FSRA LATEST DEVELOPMENTS 3.0 MIDDLE EAST REGULATORY UPDATES 4.0 INTERNATIONAL UPDATES…
April 11, 2023
Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
Your existing business is fully compliant and you have everything in place - you may now be considering an expansion,…
April 5, 2023
The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and Your Obligations
What is the Personal Data Protection Act? The Act in Singapore that covers Personal Data is The Personal Data Protection…
March 29, 2023
Consumer Duty Update
Waystone Compliance Solutions and CCL Academy recently conducted a webinar on the Consumer Duty Update. Hear from expert UK/EU compliance…
March 28, 2023
Is compliance outsourcing right for your firm?
Key considerations for senior management when determining if outsourcing is suitable for your firm.
March 22, 2023
Regulatory Compliance Updates February 2023 – APAC Region
Have a question about any of the below updates? Get in touch with our APAC Compliance solutions team today. 23…
March 17, 2023