FSR and Corporate Crime Notes

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 …

Corporate Crime & Investigations Podcast Episode 2: Suspicious Activity Reports

FCA publishes interim report on general insurance pricing practices market study

Be on the mark – APAC central banks release study of benchmark reform implications

On 24 September 2019, the Executives’ Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks (EMEAP) published its study on the implications of benchmark reform …

High Court finds terms of English law Facility Agreement allowed borrower to withhold interest payments given risk of US “secondary” sanctions

Hong Kong SFC consults on new type 13 regulated activity to regulate depositories of public funds

Last Friday, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) launched a consultation on proposals to regulate depositaries (trustees and custodians) of …

FCA review of MiFID II research unbundling rules

Corporate Criminal Liability and Internal Investigations – Expected Legislative Changes in Germany

In their March 2018 coalition agreement, the coalition partners CDU, CSU and SPD have agreed to establish new rules on criminal sanctions against …

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

FCA speech on Brexit Preparedness