Join our panel of lawyers from Asia, Dubai, Europe, London and the US who will explore the key regulatory developments, issues and considerations and examine some real-world case studies.
New Navigating Communications podcast – Promotional messages on social media platforms
In our latest podcast, our global Financial Services team discusses promotional messages on social media platforms, covering recent regulatory and enforcement developments in the UK, US and Dubai, as well as practical steps that global firms can be taking now in this area to manage their risk.
Listen to the episode here.
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New Navigating Communications podcast – Part 1: Off-channel messaging
In our latest podcast, our global Financial Services team covers recent regulatory and enforcement developments in the UK, US, Australia and Dubai in relation to off-channel messaging, as well as practical steps that global firms can be taking now in this area to manage their risk.
Listen to the episode here.
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Regulation Around the World – Anti-money laundering update
In the latest instalment of our Regulation Around the World series, Financial Services partners in 15 jurisdictions cover recent developments concerning anti-money laundering.
Our global updater is accompanied by further analysis and insights in our Regulation Around the World podcast which is available now to stream and download. The podcast features speakers from the
New briefing note – Regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins: the FSRA’s consultation paper on its “Fiat-Referenced Tokens” rules
On 20 August 2024, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (the FSRA), the financial services regulator in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, published Consultation Paper No. 7 of 2024 (CP7) on a proposed regulatory framework for the issuance of stablecoins that are backed by a fiat currency, or what CP7 refers to as
The UAE’s financial services sector: Can Project mBridge accelerate digital transformation?
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has successfully launched the Project mBridge Minimum Viable Product platform for early adopters.
The mBridge project is a multi-central bank digital currency (CBDC) common platform for wholesale cross-border payments and settlements. The technology can help connect economies and support international trade and cooperation outside
Enhancements to the DIFC’s Crypto Token Regime
Introduction
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (the DFSA) recently announced some notable amendments to its Crypto Token regime. These changes arise from the proposals in Consultation Paper 153 – Updates to the Crypto Token regime which was published in January 2024. Implementing these changes will help the Crypto Token regime which was initially launched
New EMEA Regulatory Insights Podcast Episode – UAE
In our EMEA regulatory insights series colleagues from our EMEA offices provide an update on some of the key regulatory issues they are seeing in their local market. In this latest episode Matthew Shanahan, Karl Masi and Hasanali Pirbhai from our Dubai office discuss recent UAE regulatory developments including the UAE’s removal from the FATF
Regulation Around the World – Investment Research
In the latest instalment of our Regulation Around the World series, Financial Services partners in over 10 jurisdictions review recent steps that financial services regulatory authorities have taken as regards investment research.
Our global updater is accompanied by further analysis and insights in our Regulation Around the World podcast which is available now to stream
UAE removed from the FATF “grey list”
On 23 February 2024, the UAE was removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s list of “Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring”, the so-called “grey list”.
To view our update please click here.