Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – November 2023

      1. DIFC AND DFSA LATEST DEVELOPMENTS 2. ADGM AND FSRA LATEST DEVELOPMENTS 3. MIDDLE EAST REGULATORY UPDATES 4. INTERNATIONAL UPDATES…
      Read more
      Waystone Compliance News & Events for Global Updates from Asset Management Industry

      Visit the Waystone News & Events page for global updates from the asset management industry.

      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…
      Read more

      SEC 2024 Exam Priorities for Private Fund Advisers

      SEC registered investment advisers will face the biggest changes
      Read more

      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…
      Read more
      Waystone Compliance Articles & Press Releases

      Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – October 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…
      Read more

      Regulatory Compliance Updates October 2023 – APAC Region

      Consultation paper on repeal of regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies
      Read more

      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…
      Read more

      A legal precedent for sanctioned controllers?

      Mints v PJSC National Bank Trust Case
      Read more

      Regulatory Update: UK Edition – September 2023

      This UK regulatory update includes – FCA issues final rules on gateway for firms that approve financial promotions, The FCA…
      Read more

      MAS issues its latest Enforcement Report

      The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently issued its 4th Enforcement Report, covering the period from January 2022 to June…
      Read more
      Waystone Compliance Articles, Press Releases, APAC Updates, & More

      Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – September 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…
      Read more

      Regulatory Compliance Updates September 2023 – APAC Region

      Consultation Paper on Draft Notices on the Competency Requirements for Representatives Conducting Regulated Activities under the Financial Advisers Act and…
      Read more

      Headlines from the SEC’s Private Fund Adviser Reforms

      SEC registered investment advisers will face the biggest changes
      Read more
      Read more

      The Consumer Duty is for life, not just for summer

      For those firms falling within the scope of the FCA's Consumer Duty, the 12 months leading up to the 31…
      Read more
      Waystone Compliance APAC Updates

      Regulatory Update: UK Edition – Summer 2023

      This UK regulatory update includes – HM Treasury publishes outcome of Investment Research Review, FCA publishes results of Liquidity Management…
      Read more

      Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition – August 2023

      This edition includes – ‌FSRA announces changes to its regulatory framework on client classification, client assets and conduct requirements regarding…
      Read more

      How Single-Family Offices can utilise and benefit from Variable Capital Companies

      The concept of a ‘family office’ does not have a fixed definition. Typically, it is conceptualised as an entity that…
      Read more

      What’s Next for Singapore VCCs

      Singapore has introduced an alternative fund framework for Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), in order to encourage more funds to be…
      Read more

      Recent Updates to Variable Capital Companies and Single Family Offices in Singapore

      The Variable Capital Company (“VCC”) framework was introduced in Singapore in 2020 with a legal structure that is designed to…
      Read more

      Compliance Update: Breakfast Briefing

      Come along to our complimentary Compliance Update: Breakfast Briefing in partnership with CCL Academy and hear from expert compliance professionals…
      Read more

      MAS Announces New Regulatory Measures for Financial Advisors

      In response to feedback received on its consultation paper, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled a series of…
      Read more