Africa

New comparative guide on state of bank recovery and resolution laws in Africa
Asset management in South Africa – Ten things to know
South Africa: Insurance Act assented by State President
South Africa: POPI regulations published for comment

Asia

Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong contributes to pioneering ASIFMA report on Best Practices for Digital Asset Exchanges
Hong Kong: HKMA publishes a revised guideline on Virtual Banks
SFC publishes consultation conclusion on disclosure requirements for discretionary accounts
Hong Kong’s SFC steps in to halt ICO

Australia

Australian financial services and sanctions law
In the age of disruption, ASIC is a pioneer for cross-border regulation
ASIC calls on retail OTC derivatives issuers to lift standards and address regulatory concerns
ASIC consults on its proposal to repeal and replace the ASIC class orders for Foreign Financial Services Providers with modified licensing regime

Canada

Canadian Cannabis and Money Laundering Risks for UK Business
OSFI proposes changes to the leverage requirements guideline
Implementation of the final Basel III reforms in Canada – request for comments
OSFI confirms higher capital for Domestic Systemically Important Banks

Italy

ECON draft report on proposed regulation of crowdfunding service providers
Asset Management Regulation knowledge hub
Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing the 4MLD
Implementing Regulations supplementing BMR published in OJ

Germany

ECON draft report on proposed regulation of crowdfunding service providers
Asset Management Regulation knowledge hub
Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing the 4MLD
Implementing Regulations supplementing BMR published in OJ

The Netherlands

ECON draft report on proposed regulation of crowdfunding service providers
Asset Management Regulation knowledge hub
Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing the 4MLD
Implementing Regulations supplementing BMR published in OJ

United Kingdom

UK Finance – Funds Transfer Regulation – ‘How to’ interpretative guidance
Canadian Cannabis and Money Laundering Risks for UK Business
Bank of England call for interest: Synchronised settlement in central bank money
ECON draft report on proposed regulation of crowdfunding service providers

United States

Compliance date for next set of DFS cybersecurity regulations is September 4, 2018
OCC announces it will begin accepting charter applications from fintechs
SEC adopts new Form ATS-N and amendments to Regulation ATS to increase transparency and oversight of alternative trading systems
New York State finalizes regulation requiring registration of consumer credit reporting agencies
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