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New regulatory trial grounds for fintech firms in Hong Kong - Regulators announce additional fintech sandboxes
Last Friday (29 September 2017), Hong Kong financial regulators announced new initiatives aimed at fintech firms, including several new regulatory …
Regulators around the world become more vocal regarding the potential risks associated with ICOs
The rapid rise of initial coin offerings (ICOs) this year has prompted heightened scrutiny by regulators globally. On 4 September 2017, seven major …
Spotlight on investor protection: the Financial Dispute Resolution Centre implements a more moderate package of reforms
The Financial Dispute Resolution Centre (FDRC) has issued its conclusions to its consultation on proposals to significantly expand the jurisdiction of …
MAS clarifies stance on digital tokens
On 1 August 2017, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) clarified through a media release that an offer or issue of digital tokens would be regulated …
Hong Hong Court of Appeal finds against bank on the basis that the bank's exclusion of liability clauses were unconscionable and unreasonable
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal (CA) has recently affirmed a decision of the Court of First Instance (CFI), in which a ruling was made in favour of the …
MAS consults on draft regulations pursuant to the Securities and Futures Act
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently published two consultation papers on 28 April 2017 and 26 May 2017 (together, the Consultation Papers) …
Herbert Smith Freehills leads ASIFMA member working group to formulate Best Practices for Effective Development of Fintech
The Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) released on Friday afternoon its guide, Best Practices for Effective Development …
SECURITIES AND FUTURES (AMENDMENT) BILL 2016 MOVED IN SINGAPORE PARLIAMENT FOR SECOND READING
On 9 January 2017, the MAS announced the Second Reading of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2016 (Bill) in the Singaporean Parliament. The …
SFC ISSUES FURTHER GUIDANCE ON SUITABILITY OBLIGATIONS – THE CORNERSTONE OF INVESTOR PROTECTION
As foreshadowed in the Consultation Conclusions on the Proposed Amendments to the Professional Investor Regime and Further Consultation on the Client …
SFC ANNOUNCES “MANAGER IN CHARGE” REGIME TO HEIGHTEN SENIOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN HONG KONG
In its recent circular (with annexes 1 and 2 and a set of FAQs), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) introduced new measures to heighten the …
SFC CONFIRMS ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES AND APPROACH FOLLOWING STRATEGIC REVIEW
In its recently relaunched Enforcement Reporter newsletter (see first issue), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that corporate …
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect open for business
Trading through the much anticipated Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shenzhen Connect) commenced on 5 December 2016, offering international and Hong …
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