Apex Group’s confirms commitment to Africa with launch of Annual Forum
Corporate social responsibility
28 October 2022
On 19 October 2022, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) released a notice (accompanied with its policy document) to include crypto assets as a financial product under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2022 (“FAIS Act”). This move, effective immediately, marks a new chapter for South Africa, where crypto assets are regulated and consumers are more protected than before.
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Apex Group provides an overview of key regulatory updates that have been identified for ESG in Hong Kong issued by Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC)
26 October 2022
At a time of economic uncertainty, will South and South East Asia growth continue and which opportunities exist for alternative managers.
25 October 2022
Recent amendments made to the Mauritius AML and CFT Handbook in relation to authorised certification and independent audits.
24 October 2022
European Depositary Bank (“EDB”), the Luxembourg-based provider of banking, depositary and custody solutions, today announces its appointment by Mikro Kapital Management S.A. (“Mikro Kapital”) for the delivery of paying agent services for Mikro Kapital’s new bond issuances.
21 October 2022
As businesses come under increasing scrutiny regarding their practices, regulatory reporting is becoming more crucial. With this being the case, companies that do not fulfil the necessary regulatory reporting requirements face multiple consequences that can severely damage their growth and performance.
The AED is stepping up in their AML/CTF supervisory role of AIFs and will be imposing new measures.
20 October 2022
The FAQ provides greater certainty to investment advisers seeking to incorporate DEI factors when recommending or selecting an investment adviser for clients.
18 October 2022
On Thursday, 29 September 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") issued a final rule (and a fact sheet) implementing the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act’s ("CTA") Beneficial Ownership Information ("BOI") reporting provisions. Taking effect from 2024, the BOI reporting will require certain entities to provide information on themselves, their beneficial owners and reporting applicants in North America.
Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “The Group”), a leading global financial services provider, today announced a collaboration with BlackRock’s eFront to provide the General Partner (“GP”) community with market leading ESG data consulting services from Apex Group.
Here we go over the Compliance Solution Quarterly Updates for Q3 that focuses on the Cayman Islands. In this issue we cover trends, useful dates and reminders.
17 October 2022
ESG Criteria, or Environmental, Social and Governance Criteria, is increasingly becoming a major concern for businesses. A healthier planet is better for everybody, in the same way that everybody suffers if the planet is harmed. This attitude is increasingly being reflected in investors’ attitudes, which are becoming more focused around the planet.
