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Financial services have an idea of regulators' pre-election approach to AI but will want clarity under the new government The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (BoE), [...]

Jersey: Consultation paper on access to information On 26 April 2024, the States of Jersey published its latest consultation paper on 'Access to information on Jersey's Central Register of Companies [...]

On 21 March 2024, HM Treasury (HMT) published a policy paper (Policy Paper) setting out its approach to designating critical third parties (CTPs). This follows the Bank of England, Prudential [...]

Overview In updating the Consumer Protection Code, the Central Bank of Ireland ('Central Bank') has taken the opportunity to respond to and account for the significant digital transformation of the [...]

Jersey is recognised internationally as a leading centre for financial services and it recognises the importance of access to accurate and up-to-date beneficial ownership information is vital to combatting money [...]

RegCORE Client Alert | EU Digital Single Market QuickTake On 7 May 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published three sets of final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) and one [...]

Dear Director, RE: Regulating Digital Asset Platforms - Proposal Paper Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on Treasury's Regulating Digital Asset Platforms Proposal Paper (the Proposal Paper). As [...]

On 8 November 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland launched Consultation Paper 156 - Central Bank approach to innovation engagement in financial services. Taking on board industry feedback and following [...]

The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC) has released a consultation paper on 31 October 2023 on 'Metaverse - Reshaping the Financial Services Sector' for Public Consultation. The aim of [...]

This week the Commonwealth Treasury released a new consultation paper on regulating crypto exchanges, outlining a proposed framework to address the significant risks and potential harms associated with these platforms, [...]

On 4 May 2023, the Bank of England (Bank) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a consultation paper on their approach to enforcement (CP9/23). The consultation period will last until [...]

On 5 April 2023, the European Commission ('EC') published its long-awaited Q&A document clarifying key points relating to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation ('SFDR'), in particular regarding the definition of [...]

On 9 March 2023, the President of Ireland signed the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 (Act) into law. On 13 March 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central [...]

The release of the Treasury's Options Paper 'Regulating Buy Now, Pay Later in Australia' (Options Paper) is a key step in the Federal Government's moves to tighten the rules around [...]

Michael Bacina and Jordan Markezic of the Piper Alderman Blockchain Group bring you the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law. RBA CBDC pilot white paper [...]

Key Points Treasury has announced proposals to improve the quality of financial advice. 'General advice' is proposed to no longer be considered a financial service. The definition of 'personal advice' [...]

'To recognise and protect the rights of users and maximise the potential of digital assets.' - The Law Commission On 28 July 2022, the Law Commission of England and Wales [...]

This post explores Niti Aayog's proposal to create a licensing framework for fully digital banks. It examines the impact of this proposal on neo-banks and explains the roadmap for implementation. [...]

On 21 January 2022, the Luxembourg Financial Authority (the 'Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier' or ''CSSF') provided guidance with regard to the use of the DLT in the financial [...]

On October 3, 2021, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (the ICIJ) leaked the 'Pandora Papers' - a collection of roughly 11.9 million documents identifying various world leaders, public figures [...]

Key Points to Note The Guidance remains largely the same as the draft previously published in CP140. OR should be appropriately robust and effective but RFSPs can apply proportionate approach. [...]

On 9 April 2021, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) published its most recent consultation paper, titled, 'Cross Industry Guidance on Operation Resilience (CP - 140)' (Paper). The Paper [...]

OVERVIEW Technology and digital innovation and transformation continues to persistently proceed at an accelerated pace. While critical to continued evolution and success in many business sectors, technology and digitalization can [...]

In light of the MFSA Vision 2021, the Authority has just launched a Consultation Paper which underlines the importance of Security Token Offering (STO). The Consultation Paper signifies the first [...]

TMF Group, a leading provider of high value business services to clients operating and investing globally, has launched a paper today based on interviews and contributions from senior executives of [...]

On 15 October 2018, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a discussion paper proposing changes to the disclosure of climate change risks by listed companies. It noted that these changes [...]

Late in 2018, the Saskatchewan Legislature introduced Bill 151, which amends The Personal Property Security Act, 1993 (Saskatchewan) (the PPSA). To inform you about the upcoming changes and how they [...]

According to the death certificate produced by the Government of Rajasthan (a region of India), Gerald Cotten, the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX, died on December 9, 2018. Approximately [...]

The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act, 2018 (2018 Act), which gives effect, in part, to the Fourth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (2015/894) under Irish law was [...]

UK REGULATORY FCA discussion paper on Transforming Culture in Financial Services The FCA has published a discussion paper [12.03.2018] on Transforming Culture in Financial Services (DP18/2) containing 28 essays from [...]

On July 12, 2018, the U.K. Government published a White Paper setting out its approach and proposals for a future relationship between the U.K. and the EU. The Government is [...]

On 12 July 2018, the UK Government published its long-awaited White Paper on 'The Future Relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union', which the foreword from the new [...]

Brexit in Black and White? HM Government has finally published its long-awaited White Paper setting out its ambitions for the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. [...]

Influential City and business organisations have commented on the Prime Minister's Brexit White Paper arising from the Chequers plan. The City of London Corporation, the lobby group The City UK, [...]

The Malta Financial Services Authority ('MFSA') has issued a consultation paper with the Financial Services Industry with Regards to the Virtual Financial Assets Regulations to be Issued under the Virtual [...]

On June 12, 2018, the U.K. Payment Systems Regulator published a discussion paper seeking feedback on the use of data in the payments industry. The PSR is the regulator for [...]

The Central Bank of Mauritius ('BOM') introduced in 2017 a licence for the issue of commercial papers ('CPs'). The aim of the BOM in doing so is two-fold: the licence [...]

Originally published 4th December 2017 Following the publication of the European Securities and Markets Authority's statements highlighting the risks posed by Initial Coin Offerings ('ICOs') to investors and investment firms, [...]

On January 13, 2017, a week before the change in Administration, the Obama White House issued a white paper entitled 'A Framework for FinTech' ('White Paper'). The White Paper highlights [...]

On 27 October 2016, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ('ISS') issued a consultation paper titled 'US Policy - General Share Issuance Mandates for Cross - Market Companies' (the 'Consultation Paper') as [...]

On February 2, 2017, the Department for Exiting the European Union, the department of the UK government tasked with extricating the UK from the EU, published a white paper on [...]

The Central Bank has issued a Brexit FAQ document providing general information to financial services firms who are considering relocating their operations from the UK to Ireland. This follows the [...]

WHO SHOULD READ THIS Registered charities, not-for-profits, social enterprises, philanthropists, impact investors, community service providers, accountants, investment advisers, and lawyers. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW The Australian government is consulting [...]

This week's corporate news roundup includes the holding by the SEC's fine against SandRidge Energy for its retaliatory actions against a whistleblower and its illegal anti-whistleblower employee separation agreements, Glass [...]

With access to finance becoming more difficult for start-ups and small businesses, the evolution of crowdfunding is becoming an emerging alternative funding source for project owners seeking starting capital. Crowdfunding [...]

During a recent appearance on BBC, Cayman Finance CEO Jude Scott highlighted the Cayman Islands' dedication to upholding the standards and expectations of a premier financial jurisdiction through transparency and [...]

Yesterday the CSA published for comment a Consultation Paper proposing a framework for margin requirements on non-centrally cleared derivatives. The invitation to provide comments on the proposal ends September 6, [...]

The long-awaited fintech regulatory sandbox could be a step closer with the release on Wednesday 8 June 2016 of the consultation paper promised in the Federal Budget. In addition to [...]

The release of the Panama Papers highlights the chasm between those who want to eliminate the offshore financial industry and those who see it as critical in facilitating international trade [...]

In response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's ('Treasury') July 20, 2015 request for information on online marketplace lending (the 'RFI'), Treasury issued its white paper on marketplace lending [...]