05/20/2022
Abu Dhabi financial watchdog weighs regulation of DeFi
The regulator reserved the option to approve specific DeFi protocols
Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance
05/20/2022
Dubai forms task force to track digital economy
The move is expected to cement the emirate's status as a key city in the metaverse
05/20/2022
Nomura eyes 15 tech dealmaker hires as march on Wall Street gathers pace
Digital and software sectors will be a key target in Nomura's assault on Wall Street
05/20/2022
Crypto ads breach UK guidelines over 44 times for 'misleading advertising'
Study from Crypto Head
05/19/2022
Crypto Assets and the BVI – Court makes freezing order against Persons Unknown
ChainSwap reimbursed its users for their loss and seeks to be recompensed for that loss.
05/19/2022
Unblu proves compliant information security standards with SOC 2 audit
Due to the geographical scope of SOC 2, which is typically a requirement for cloud-based service provision in the United States, Unblu’s verification will strengthen its position in the North American market.
05/19/2022
PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022
Protecting the perimeter: The rise of external fraud
05/19/2022
Tech providers in UK financial services face direct regulation
UK regulators are expected to publish a joint discussion paper on CTPs in UK financial services later this year.
05/17/2022
Latham & Watkins Advises Carlyle in US$4.2 Billion Acquisition of Mantech
Multidisciplinary team represents Carlyle in acquisition of mission-focused technology solutions and services provider for US defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
05/17/2022
Irish central bank lays down new rules for BNPL providers
The Act introduces an interest rate cap of 23% APR on all credit agreements provided to the consumer.
05/13/2022
A Full Reform of the UK Data Protection Regime on the Horizon
The Data Reform Bill will take advantage of the UK’s legislative freedom
05/13/2022
MiFID II post-trade reporting: The importance of 3-way reconciliations
The introduction of MiFID II meant that rules were harmonised not only for member states but also for those firms with E.U clients.
05/13/2022
Daon joins non-profit Open Identity Exchange
OIX is a non-profit membership organisation that has influenced significant and positive developments to address some of the biggest challenges of building trust in online identity.
05/13/2022
Lower tax court treats cryptocurrency gains as taxable income
The decision of the lower tax court of Cologne is the third decision of a lower tax court that confirms the view of the tax authorities
05/12/2022
CASS Compliance: The importance of good governance
One of many challenges facing firms is building a culture that promotes change and innovation
05/12/2022
First BVI Freezing Order Granted Against 'persons unknown' in Crypto Fraud Case
Given the nature of the respondents as 'persons unknown', the Court permitted ChainSwap to serve the respondents outside the jurisdiction by alternative methods.
05/11/2022
Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital in its Acquisition of Kofax
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.
05/11/2022
Northern Trust Enhances Onboarding Journey for Investors in Private Capital Funds
Agreement with Fenergo Accelerates Fund Managers’ Speed-to-Market and Drives Efficiencies Across the Investor Lifecycle
05/10/2022
VP Bank selects Ripjar’s Labyrinth Screening Platform
A core component of this is having the technologies in place to run advanced media screening.
05/10/2022
Flagstone receives regulatory approval in Jersey for new international arm
Flagstone International has also partnered with HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man, who will provide key operational services and support for the new business.