Sustainability Report 2024
Private markets and wealth management: a growing connection
How technology enables broader access to private markets
31 January 2022
We’ve compiled a list of compliance and regulatory updates for Bermuda that were announced or took effect in January 2022.
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27 January 2022
Further to the UK’s view of consumer harm in the market and the release of a 3-year strategy to address such risks, the FCA released a consultation paper on strengthening the financial promotions rules for high-risk investments, including crypto-assets.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued guidelines giving effect to MAS’ expectations that Digital Payment Token (DPT or more commonly known as cryptocurrency) service providers should not promote their DPT services to the general public in Singapore. Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers include payment institutions, banks and other financial institutions, as well as applicants under the Payment Services Act (PS Act).
Plans to strengthen the rules on crypto asset advertisements and protect consumers from misleading claims have been announced.
The assessment of suitability is one of the most important requirements for investor protection in the MiFID II framework.
26 January 2022
The UK FCA is consulting on its Appointed Representative (AR) regime which was created to allow self-employed representatives to engage in regulated activities without having to be authorised.
The SEC is proposing amendments to the Form PF for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds to incorporate more current reporting upon the occurrence of key events
20 January 2022
Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, announces today the launch of the Women’s Accelerator Program, a development initiative designed to drive equity for female progression and diversity at all levels within the Group.
Catch Peter Hughes, Founder and CEO, of Apex Group in conversation with Chief Marketing Officer, Rosie Guest. They reflect on the highs and lows of 2021 as Peter sees them, what it’s like to lead a global business through a pandemic, his vision for the future of financial services and an insight into what makes him tick as a CEO.
An overview of the industry trends set to shape the year ahead in the Asia-Pacific market.
International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) issued a consultation report addressing the potential risks arising from increased digitalisation and cross border origination and distribution of financial services and products.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, is launching a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) with National Competent Authorities (NCAs) on the valuation of UCITS and open-ended Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) across the EU.
