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Compliant or not: the GDPR is here
After months (and even years) of trepidation over the looming GDPR compliance deadline, the time has finally come.The GDPR comes into force today and …
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 …
Crypto controversies – The rise of blockchain
So much potential, so many questions to be answeredIt has been a decade since the invention of blockchain, the technology with the potential to disrupt …
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 …
Bitcoin surpasses $10,000 for the first time – will there be a regulatory response?
With Bitcoin breaking through the $10,000 barrier, regulatory focus on FinTech – which was already increasing in intensity – is likely to get even more …
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 …
Artificial Intelligence: The client perspective on recasting relationship dynamics
Why law firms need to respond to new and disruptive technologiesFor law firms, investing in AI technologies seems an obvious strategy. But the technology …
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 …
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