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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 …
Indonesia’s foreign investment regime liberalised by new OSS system
In its efforts to encourage and accelerate investment, the Indonesian government has issued a set of regulations reforming existing business licence …
Hong Kong enters new era of smart banking with launch of open API framework
Late last week, the HKMA announced that it had concluded a consultation on its intended approach to open application programming interface (API) for the …
New ASIFMA report calls for increased harmonisation and transparency in anti-money laundering/know-your-client practices in Asia
ASIFMA, the financial industry’s leading regional trade association, today released a new report co-authored with Herbert Smith Freehills, “Best …
REGULATION IN THE AGE OF CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Blockchain technology is ushering in a new epoch of monetary oversight, creating opportunities and challenges for regulators in a world disrupted by the …
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 …
A new global toolkit for fighting misconduct risk: What does this mean for firms and regulators?
On 20 April 2018, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) released its long awaited toolkit (Toolkit) for firms and regulators’ use in fighting misconduct …
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 …
New Guidance Note on Cooperation with the SFC and its Benefits
Yesterday, the Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) published its Guidance Note on Cooperation with the SFC (the Guidance). The Guidance contains …
Hong Kong FSR Insights – 2018 Outlook
Locked and loaded – One year into the SFC's enhanced approach to regulation While the purpose of enforcement and …
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