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Digital Banking Licences have arrived for non-bank players in Singapore
On 28 June 2019, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that it will issue up to five new digital bank licences, which will effectively open …
MAS extends AML/CFT requirements to Payment Service Providers
On 6 June 2019, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a Consultation Paper on proposed anti-money laundering and countering the financing of …
Product Intervention Powers and Design and Distribution Obligations in Financial Services: A cross-border perspective
Many regulators view their ability to intervene as one of their key supervisory tools to reduce harm in cases where there is a risk of significant …
Asia Pacific M&A Review 2019
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce the publication of its sixth annual Asia Pacific Mergers and Acquisitions Review, offering insights into …
Renewed focus on compensation to address misconduct risk
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) released on 23 November 2018 its recommendations on the types of data regulators should be collecting from financial …
Navigating Asia Pacific's fragmented and evolving restructuring and insolvency laws
Asia Pacific economies continue to move from strength to strength, with the region proving increasingly attractive to investors. But with increased …
The rise of the crypto hedge fund: opportunities and challenges
The extraordinary returns generated by cryptocurrencies have led to a frenzy of investment activity and interest from investors. Several new crypto hedge …
Lighter touch, or more of the same? MAS issues consultation paper on proposed guidelines on individual accountability and conduct
On 26 April 2018, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a Consultation Paper on its proposed, and much-anticipated, senior manager …
Herbert Smith Freehills promotes three to counsel in Asia
Three Asia-based lawyers have been promoted to counsel at leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills. The new counsel are Natalie Curtis …
Open Banking developments in Asia Pacific
The banking industry has undergone rapid change in recent years with the rise of virtual currency, fintech and digital innovation challenging the status …
Video: The top 5 class action predictions for 2018
Partner Jason Betts discusses the top 5 predictions in class actions that have the potential to affect corporate clients. The …
MAS issues Guide to Digital Token Offerings
On 14 November 2017, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a guide during the first day of the Singapore FinTech Festival to provide general …
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