Regulatory Updates
UK FCA Publishes Blog on Cryptoasset Registrations: Building Strong Foundations for the Future
On 18 October 2024, Val Smith, Head of Payments and Digital Assets at the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA), published a blog discussing the...
Joint Statement on Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Applications Announced by HK SFC and HKEX
On 18 October 2024, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX), a subsidiary of...
Managing External Shocks: Asia’s Experience with Capital Flows – Remarks by Edward Robinson at 2024 Beijing Financial Street Forum
On 18 October 2024, Edward Robinson, Deputy Managing Director (Economic Policy) and Chief Economist at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS),...
DIFC Courts Launches New Suite of Digital Services, Including Digital Assets Will at GITEX Global 2024
On 15 October 2024, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts announced the launch of a new suite of advanced digital services at GITEX...
Latvijas Banka Opens Access to Electronic Clearing System for Non-Bank Payment Service Providers
On 16 October 2024, Latvijas Banka announced that it has completed the necessary preparatory work to allow non-bank payment service providers,...
Australian Federal Court Rules Harvey Norman and Latitude Misled Consumers in Advertising Campaign
On 18 October 2024, the Australian Federal Court in its judgment ruled that Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd and Latitude Finance Australia engaged in...
ASIC Announces Key Appointments to Executive Leadership Team as Part of Ongoing Transformation
On 17 October 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has continued its significant transformation efforts and announced...
US CFTC Roundtable on Clearing Issues: Focus on Digital Assets and Market Evolution
On 16 October 2024, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Clearing and Risk held a significant roundtable discussion...
U.S. SEC Charges Registered Representative for Fraud and Violations of US Regulation Best Interest
On 16 October 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Baris Cabalar, a registered representative at PHX...
MAS Updates on Settlement Periods, Safeguarding Customer Funds, and Scam Compensation Frameworks
On 15 October 2024, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), provided written replies in...
US Court Orders Unsealing of US CFTC Case Against Traders Domain FX LTD, Making All Documents Public
On 11 October 2024, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an Order related to Case No. 24-cv-23745-ALTMAN....
Hong Kong’s SFC Announces Appointment of Dr. Kelvin Wong Tin-yau as New Chairman
On 14 October 2024, the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) announced the appointment of Dr. Kelvin Wong Tin-yau as its new...