Insights

Cayman regulatory update Q1 2024

An overview of California's climate disclosure requirements

ESMA seeks clarity on crypto-asset regulation: reverse solicitation and classification of crypto-asset as financial instruments

The Markets in Crypto-Assets (“MiCA”) Regulation is nearing its implementation, and the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) released two crucial consultation papers on January 29th. The first one focuses on reverse solicitation and the other on the classification of crypto assets as financial instruments in light of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (“MiFID II”). This article provides an overview of the insights they offer.

EU Council and Parliament strike a deal on stricter AML rules

On January 18 2024, the European Council and European Parliament reached an agreement on the final details surrounding stricter anti-money laundering (“AML”) rules in the EU, further to its AML package.

Bermuda regulatory updates Q4 2023

Our latest report on Bermuda will bring you up to speed on relevant updates and regulatory developments that took place during the fourth quarter of the year.

Global regulatory update Q4 2023

Global regulatory update Q3 2023

The summer saw a multitude of regulatory updates across many key jurisdictions. Those updates covered a range of topics from environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) to digital assets, anti-money laundering (“AML”), counter-financing of terrorism (“CFT”) and changes to several major regulations.

US Regulatory Update Q3 2023

Regulatory and compliance updates for Cayman Islands Q3 2023

Regulatory and compliance updates for Bermuda Q3 2023

Our latest regulatory report for Bermuda will bring you up to speed on relevant regulatory updates and developments that took place during the third quarter of 2023.

What investment firms, AIFMD, and UCITS management companies need to know about notifications and requirements under MiCA

As the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (“MiCA”) becomes fully applicable for issuers of crypto assets and Crypto Assets Service Providers (”CASPs”) on December 30 2024, it is essential to understand the impact of this framework on the issuance and regulation of crypto assets within the EU.

SEC adopts increased reform for private funds

The SEC has adopted new rules that require SEC-registered private fund advisers to improved standards and protect investors.