FSR and Corporate Crime Notes

ESMA proposes changes to MiFID II inducements and costs and charges disclosure regimes

On 1 April 2019 the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its final report to the European Commission (EC) setting out its technical …

FCA highlights its areas of concern in financial services markets in Sector Views 2020

The month ahead in financial services regulatory developments…

Crypto assets and the market abuse regulation: Main challenges

Hong Kong SFC publishes licensing conditions for virtual asset fund managers

On 4 October 2019, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published proforma terms and conditions which will apply to virtual asset fund …

The month ahead in financial services regulatory developments…

The month ahead in financial services regulatory developments…

The FCA publishes proposals to ban sale of crypto-derivatives to retail consumers

Managing risk: a disputes perspective (2017)

Herbert Smith Freehills recently held its annual disputes client conference exploring some key legal and compliance risks facing major corporates. …

Hong Kong strides towards a cashless society

The Hong Kong Payment Systems and Stored Value Facilities Ordinance (the Ordinance) came into effect on 13 November 2015. The Ordinance aims to …

UK: One month to deadline for implementing FCA and PRA whistleblowing rules

Given the distractions of the summer holiday season and the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, it would be understandable if other developments slipped …

UK Financial Advice Market Review recommendations published

The Financial Advice Market Review (FAMR) has today published its report and recommendations.  FAMR was launched in August 2015 to explore what …