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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Regulatory developments on fintech in Indonesia (part 2)
Bank of Indonesia further regulates operators of payment transactions processes.Introduction The central bank of Indonesia, Bank Indonesia (“BI”) …
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