FSR and Corporate Crime Notes

FCA Deploys Temporary Intervention Powers to Ban Mass Marketing of Mini-Bonds

Casting the regulatory net over virtual assets – HK's SFC finalises new regulatory framework for virtual asset trading platforms

On 6 November 2019, Hong Kong's Security and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a position paper setting out a new regulatory framework for the licensing of …

Crypto assets and the market abuse regulation: Main challenges

Financial Crime, Market Abuse and Enforcement Timeline - October 2019

HKMA to monitor industry’s progress in preparing for transition from IBORs to ARRs

In a circular issued to authorised institutions (AIs) on 23 October 2019, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) indicated that it will conduct a …

Corporate Crime update - Autumn 2019

FSCA levies record R1.5 billion fine against Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. for false, misleading and deceptive statements to the market

The new regulatory regime for insurance intermediaries in Hong Kong – are you ready for 23 September 2019?

On 23 September 2019, the new statutory regime for the regulation of insurance intermediaries will take effect. This represents the final stage of …

Herbert Smith Freehills launches updated guide to cross-border financial services investigations

The month ahead in financial services regulatory developments…

Launch of Asia Pacific Guide to Privilege 2019

Please click here to access a preview of the Guide. We are pleased to launch the 2019 edition of our Asia Pacific Guide to Privilege. Businesses are …

Moscow Corporate Crime and Investigations Newsletter - July 2019

This newsletter summarises recent Russian regulation, enforcement and court practice developments which may be relevant for doing business in Russia from …