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Casting the regulatory net over virtual assets – new regulation in Hong Kong for crypto fund managers, fund distributors and trading platforms
Yesterday, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published a statement (Statement), together with a press release, setting out its new regulatory …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
SFC publishes consultation conclusions on enhancing regulation of asset management industry and point-of-sale transparency and launches further consultation
Yesterday, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published its consultation conclusions on proposals to enhance asset management regulation and …
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 …
HKMA continues its focus on corporate governance with circular to harmonise section 72B with "manager in charge" regime
Yesterday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) introduced by way of a circular new measures to heighten management accountability at Registered …
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 …
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