FSR and Corporate Crime Notes

Regulation in Focus Podcast Episode 2 – December 2019

Corporate Crime update - December 2019

Regulation in Focus Podcast Episode 1 – November 2019

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 …

Hong Kong SFC's new electronic data requirements place MICs and cloud services in the spotlight

On 31 October 2019, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published a circular (Circular) on the use of electronic data storage …

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

Corporate Crime & Investigations Podcast Episode 2: Suspicious Activity Reports

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 …

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