03/02/2022
Crypto assets go mainstream – new SFC and HKMA guidance for intermediaries and banks on virtual asset-related activities
The guidance comes in the form of a joint circular issued by the Securities and Futures Commission
FinTech
02/28/2022
Global digitalization of the financial services sector: Adapting to a changing world
During this webinar we will be talking to experts who are currently playing a significant role in the financial technology spectrum
02/25/2022
US ruling on AI and copyright reflects ongoing UK debate
The US Copyright Office rejected his application in 2019, finding that it “lacks the human authorship necessary to support a copyright claim"
02/23/2022
Revolutionising the "creator" economy: are non-fungible tokens "virtual assets" in the Cayman Islands?
English law provides welcome direction as to the determination as to what constitutes a traditional "investment"
02/23/2022
Cyber security: mitigating the risks of increasingly “green” international arbitrations
This goal goes hand in hand with our sector leading carbon reduction targets as a globally operating law firm and our climate protection ambitions.
02/22/2022
How UK financial services regulation applies to AI to be explained to businesses
“Different types and sizes of firms will have different views and needs, and any regulatory interventions should be proportionate."
02/22/2022
Cryptocurrency – The operational risks of holding crypto
A private key is hundreds of digits long in binary, and generally shows as a 64 character alphanumeric.
02/21/2022
Crypto-assets regulation around the world
Integral to the crypto-asset ecosystem are crypto exchanges
02/18/2022
Ofcom softens position on UK mobile market consolidation
Ofcom set out its position after citing changes in technology and consumer demand in recent years.
02/17/2022
Rights and principles proposed to guide digital transformation
The Commission is hoping to have the draft declaration signed by summer 2022.
02/08/2022
SurePoint Technologies Announces Launch of Law Firm Time Management Solution, SureTime
The new, intuitive application provides automatic time management capabilities and ease-of-use for all law firm employees
02/06/2022
Crypto Regulation by any Other Name
The Act’s proposed language failed to gain approval when introduced last year as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, so its being included in any final version is not a foregone conclusion.
02/01/2022
Major international call for crypto clarity over inconsistent cross-border rules
The GDF annual member survey cited “lack of regulatory clarity” as a top challenge for the industry in 2022 for the third year running.
01/27/2022
Russian Central Bank proposes a ban on cryptocurrencies
Following the ban on crypto mining in China, Russia has become one of the global leaders by mining capacity so the proposal has serious implications for the fintech sector.
01/20/2022
Law Society renews partnership with Amiqus
The Law Society of Scotland has renewed its strategic partnership with Amiqus as the tech firm’s researchers develop “inheritance calculator”.
01/17/2022
Disputes about cryptocurrencies – comfort from the Courts?
The English Courts have, however, provided some comfort with respect to the claims and relief potentially available to victims of cryptocurrency fraud.
01/17/2022
Grant Thornton and Pinsent Masons collaborate to support effective data sharing across financial services
The proposed Open Finance concept is much wider than Open Banking; affecting mortgage providers, consumer credit firms, investment and pension funds, as well as general insurers and intermediaries.
01/14/2022
Matheson FinTech practice group retains Band 1 Ranking in Chambers FinTech Guide 2022
Matheson’s FinTech practice group draws together the firm’s market-leading financial regulatory and transactional practices, as well as its robust technology team.
01/13/2022
Cryptocurrency-based crime doubled in 2021
The regulator has previously estimated that as many as 2.3 million UK consumers now hold cryptoassets but has described investment in them as “high risk”.
01/12/2022
Jersey blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation 2022
Jersey has an exceptional pool of blockchain expertise, developed from the JFSC’s forward thinking attitude combined with Jersey’s flexible erange of corporate vehicles and favourable tax regime.