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National Centre for Cyber Security Guidance for Small Charities

There are other resources available as well: an e-learning package on cyber security for small charities, that is free to use.

Hong Kong to launch new licensing regime for virtual asset service providers

The primary objectives of this licensing regime are to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

Cybersecurity and data are key disputes concerns in 2023 says new survey from Baker McKenzie

45% of respondents see the economic cycle as posing the greatest threat to their organization in terms of increased exposure to disputes, whilst 38% saw stock market volatility as a key driver.

2023 Predictions: Technology sector outlook

Forbes predicts that the metaverse will add $5 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with 2023 the ‘defining’ year for its direction.

What the UK’s six AI principles mean for financial services

Undertaking an AI audit and assessing how AI use aligns with business objectives are just two of the measures that firms should consider to best prepare themselves for the new regulatory regime.

International Fintech Review 2022/23: The UK Fintech Scene

Burges Salmon’s Fintech team author UK chapter of the International Fintech Review, covering the UK Fintech landscape and wider trends in the market

Baker McKenzie Mexico Wins National Innovation and Privacy Award 2022

The award will be presented to the Baker McKenzie Mexico team in a formal ceremony at the DPA offices on International Privacy Day, 24 January 2023.

Innovation and technology opportunities increasing in Hong Kong

This will encourage more companies to get involved in the sector and to grow innovation in biomedicine, green tech and sustainability.

How will technology influence the future of work?

Technology has been used in workplaces for many years and has been at the forefront of the move away from traditional employment models

European Commission Proposes Reform on Liability Rules for Artificial Intelligence

The directives aim to assist claimants in proving the causation of damages and product defectiveness in complex AI systems, creating legal certainty for providers.

US Treasury Report Addresses Impact of Fintech-Bank Partnerships

Evidence also suggests that these firms have expanded consumer access to credit, payment solutions, and low-cost bank and transaction accounts.

New Crypto Token Regime by the DFSA

The new Regime supplements the DFSA's existing Investment Tokens regime that was introduced on October 25, 2021.

NIS: UK cyber reforms to impact tech providers

The UK NIS Regulations, which took effect in 2018 and originally derived from EU law, provide for two separate regimes of cybersecurity regulation

Carey Olsen recognised as a leading offshore law firm for FinTech in Chambers 2023

Carey Olsen was also ranked Band 2 in the Cayman Islands

Appleby Leads in Offshore Fintech

This is the first year Chambers has ranked the offshore jurisdictions individually

Jones Day partner named 2022 Cryptocurrency / Blockchain / Fintech Trailblazer by National Law Journal

Mr. Rasmussen has helped clients navigate several first-of-their kind matters in the blockchain industry.

FTX collapse – 5 ways in which investors can seek recourse

Even if investors have a judgment sum or arbitration award against FTX, that could at best be a ticket to queue up in the insolvency process.

Cryptoassets in matrimonial law in Hong Kong

In the family law sphere, crypto is an increasingly common feature, whether arising in the course of discussing pre or post nuptial agreements, or during divorce.

Getting the most from your cyber insurance: a quick guide

Laura Singleton looks at what cyber insurance covers, what it usually excludes, and at how to get the best product for your business.

In the Eye of the Storm - Crisis management playbook in Crypto's Lehman Brothers' event

The saga gained widespread attention after Binance’s CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) initially revealed on Twitter that Binance had reached a non-binding deal with FTX