by Leela | 2023-08-08 | Our Thinking
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (“APRA”) has published a newsletter highlighting the importance of placing focus on cyber security while conducting independent tripartite cyber assessments on its regulated entities. These assessments are...
by Leela | 2023-08-07 | Our Thinking
On 17 July 2023, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (“APRA”) released the Prudential Standard CPS 230 for Operational Risk Management (“CPS 230”), along with a consultation draft of the Practice Guide CPG 230 for Operational Risk...
by Leela | 2023-08-03 | Industry News
The Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty came into force on 31 July 2023, making it applicable to all new and existing products or services that are open to sale or renewal. Firms must have all the necessary processes and agreements in place to fulfil...
by Leela | 2023-08-02 | Industry News
In recent times, a number of investment funds have come under scrutiny and criticism for engaging in greenwashing. We can help you navigate this complex issue. Safeguard your firm against the risk of greenwashing Schedule your 10-minute call with Tanja Listar for...
by Leela | 2023-08-01 | Industry News
The 79th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (the “ESCAP”) was held from 15 to 19 May 2023. This session witnessed the adoption of 10 United Nations (“UN”) resolutions by countries within Asia-Pacific (the “APAC”), with the aim of...
by Leela | 2023-07-28 | Our News, Recruitment
Alex Findlay, Hannah Nguyen and Hailey Kadivar have all been an invaluable part of the team for the past 4 weeks as our interns! Their unwavering commitment and hard work during their time with us have been truly impressive. As they prepare to embark on the next stage...
by Leela | 2023-07-27 | Our Thinking
On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the “Framework”). This Framework ensures that personal data transferred from entities in the EU to entities in the US who are signatories to the Framework will receive adequate...
by Leela | 2023-07-26 | Our Thinking
On 14 July 2023, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) released ‘Draft guidance for business’ (the “Draft Guidance”), focussed on improving the integrity of environmental and sustainability claims made by businesses, ensuring consumer...
by Leela | 2023-07-25 | Our Thinking
In June 2023, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology unveiled the “A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation” policy paper. This paper emphasises the role of AI in bolstering the UK economy through innovation. However, it also...
by Leela | 2023-07-20 | Our Thinking
In June 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) issued Policy Statement PS23/7, presenting the finalised regulations and guidance designed to expand retail and pension access to the Long-Term Asset Fund (“LTAF”). After conducting an...
