As ESG regulation in Asia develops at an increasing pace, Latham lawyers give an update on noteworthy developments across the region....more
8/28/2023
/ Asia ,
China ,
Climate Change ,
Consultation ,
Corporate Governance ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Hong Kong ,
Japan ,
Monetary Authority of Singapore ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Singapore ,
South Korea
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced a new framework that seeks to ensure value stability for stablecoins regulated in Singapore.
On 15 August 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore’s primary...more
New legislation strengthening the compulsory acquisition regulatory framework in the Companies Act 1967 is welcome news for minority shareholders.
On 9 May 2023 the Parliament of Singapore passed the Companies, Business...more
Regulators consult on an investor identification regime and outsourcing requirements, and issue guidance on electronic storage of regulatory records and environmental risk management -
This blog post summarises key...more
Regulators consult on anti-money laundering guidelines and issue guidance on cybersecurity, best execution, and senior management accountability.
This blog post summarizes key regulatory developments in Hong Kong and...more
10/14/2020
/ AML/CFT ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Anti-Terrorism Financing ,
Best Execution ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Financial Institutions ,
Hong Kong ,
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Senior Managers ,
Singapore
Upgraded legislation creates an enhanced regulatory framework for the new age of payments, including e-money and digital payment tokens.
After much anticipation, and following consultations with the industry at large, the...more
1/31/2020
/ Digital Wallets ,
E-Money ,
Financial Institutions ,
Licensing Rules ,
Monetary Authority of Singapore ,
New Regulations ,
Payment Systems ,
Prepaid Payment Products ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Singapore ,
Token Sales