Sustainability Report 2024
Private markets and wealth management: a growing connection
How technology enables broader access to private markets
17 July 2023
Our latest report on the Australia will bring you up to speed on relevant updates and regulatory developments that took place during the second quarter on the year.
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06 July 2023
On April 20, 2023, the European Parliament gave its approval to a groundbreaking proposal: the 'Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation' ("MiCA"). This comprehensive Regulation aims to safeguard investors, promote financial stability, and cultivate innovation. MiCA's far-reaching impact will be felt through the establishment of unified guidelines for both Crypto-Asset Service Providers ("CASPs") and issuers, effectively superseding the existing fragmented national frameworks scattered across the European Union.
27 June 2023
On 31 December, 2022, the Cayman Islands introduced revisions ("the Revisions”) to their Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (2020).
15 June 2023
On May 31, 2023, the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) launched a public consultation on amendments to its guidance on money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT). This consultation continues until August 31, 2023.
12 June 2023
Further to the consultations on the proposed rulebooks issued in December 2022, on 22 May 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) also issued proposed changes to the legislative framework to also cater for the Notified Professional Investor Funds (“NPIFs”) regime.
09 June 2023
SEBI takes the lead in promoting ESG practices and encouraging companies to adopt a sustainable approach to business operations.
18 May 2023
Our latest report on the Cayman Island will bring you up to speed on relevant updates and regulatory developments that took place during the first quarter on the year.
The first quarter of 2023 saw a multitude of regulatory updates across many key jurisdictions. Those range from ESG, digital assets, AML/CFT as well as changes to several major regulations.
24 April 2023
The Bermuda Guidance Notes for AML-ATF Regulated Financial Institutions have undergone revisions in 2022. These notes provide crucial guidance and recommendations for financial institutions operating in Bermuda to ensure they comply with the country's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regulations. This article explores the key changes and updates made to the guidance notes and highlights their importance in ensuring a secure and transparent financial system in Bermuda.
17 April 2023
On 2 March 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) announced its Supervisory Priorities for 2023, highlighting its top priorities for the coming year based on the MFSA’s Strategic Statement issued in January 2023, as well as on the ESA’s 2023 priorities.
04 April 2023
The MAS’ expects Financial institutions (“FIs”) to review their existing controls to ensure that they remain adequate to mitigate the ML/TF risks from high growth areas.
On 1 February, 2023, the UK Government published its long awaited Consultation Paper on the country’s proposals on the future financial services regulatory regime for crypto-assets. The Consultation, which comes on the back of an earlier exercise in April 2022 focused on stablecoins, is yet another sign that regulatory authorities are ramping up their frameworks on the back of increased scrutiny surrounding crypto-assets.
