Publications

Article 14 Oct 2021 - 9 minutes read

Canadian Securities Regulations For Crypto Businesses

Cryptocurrencies are booming around the world. This article, part one in a mini-series, analyzes Canadian legislation for cryptocurrency businesses, focusing on securities laws and regulations.

Article 14 Oct 2021 - 7 minutes read

Climate Risk: Regulatory Framework Build Positioning

Climate change is emerging in an ever-changing regulatory landscape and calls for financial institutions to adapt.

Article 13 Oct 2021 - 8 minutes read

Risks Stablecoins Pose to the Cryptocurrency Market

On Tuesday September 21st, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler made clear his view of stablecoins, describing the cryptocurrency conduit as ‘poker chips at the casino’ and a ‘danger to investors with questionable long-term viability.

Article 13 Oct 2021 - 11 minutes read

SWIFT Customer Security Programme: New Challenges?

Every year, SWIFT updates and publishes security controls that all SWIFT users must apply to their SWIFT-related infrastructure. This article will highlight updates to the annual assessment and attestation process and provide best practices and strategies for CISOs to consider in the 2022 update.

Article 13 Oct 2021 - 3 minutes read

Hong Kong: virtual asset service providers take shape

Following the public consultation on the legislative proposals to introduce a new licensing regime for virtual asset services providers (VASP) which aims to enhance AML/CTF regulation in Hong Kong, the FSTB issued the conclusions of the public consultation (“Consultation Conclusions”) on 21 May [1].

Article 12 Oct 2021 - 17 minutes read

Forging the Future of the Workplace

This article will highlight the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the client service sector, and the winds of digital transformation change experienced by management as contact centers slowly return back to their ordinary courses of business.