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Spain: The new version of the UNE 19601 Standard on Management System for Criminal Compliance has been published

2 weeks ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Marta Martinez |Marta Martínez |Maria Miguel

On 24 April 2025, the revised version of UNE 19601 Standard on Management System for Criminal Compliance (“UNE 19601“) was published, replacing the previous version from 2017. UNE 19601 is the reference standard in Spain for implementing a criminal compliance management system and it covers the requirements of the Spanish Penal Code as well as international standards in the field.
Hong Kong: HKMA and SFC's guidance on Staking of Virtual Assets

3 weeks ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Karen H.Y. Man |Grace Fung |Samantha Lai

On 7 April 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority1 (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission2 (SFC) issued guidance for authorized institutions (and subsidiaries of locally incorporated authorized institutions) (together “AIs“) and SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) respectively, who are interested in providing Staking Services (as defined below). The guidance outlines the regulatory framework and expected standards for providing Staking Services.
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3 weeks ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Karen H.Y. Man |Grace Fung |Samantha Lai

On 7 April 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued guidance for authorized institutions (and subsidiaries of locally incorporated authorized institutions) and SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platforms respectively, who are interested in providing Staking Services. The guidance outlines the regulatory framework and expected standards for providing Staking Services.
Singapore: Infocomm Media Development Authority unveils GenAI initiatives to propel AI adoption and digital transformation

3 weeks ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Andy Leck |Ren Jun Lim |Ken Chia |Sanil Khatri

The Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) is launching two initiatives, the generative AI (GenAI) Playbook and the GenAI Navigator, to make artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible to Singapore businesses and to increase its adoption locally.
Singapore: New advisory guidelines to bolster resilience and security of cloud services and data centers

1 month ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Andy Leck |Ren Jun Lim |Ken Chia |Sanil Khatri

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has released a new set of advisory guidelines (“Advisory Guidelines”) aimed at enhancing the resilience and security of cloud services and data centers in Singapore. These Advisory Guidelines are part of Singapore’s broader digital infrastructure strategy and reflect growing emphasis on the systemic importance of digital services and infrastructure to both the economy and daily life.
Hong Kong: SFC publishes regulatory roadmap for Hong Kong's virtual asset market

1 month ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Karen H.Y. Man |Grace Fung |Samantha Lai

On 19 February 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a regulatory roadmap (Roadmap) for Hong Kong’s virtual asset (VA) market.
United Arab Emirates: Dubai AI Seal identifying trusted AI providers - Global Compliance News

1 month ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Dino Wilkinson |Marilyn Acquah

The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence has launched a new accreditation known as the Dubai AI Seal ("Seal"), which aims to provide companies with a seal of approval regarding their AI solutions. The Seal is aimed at companies licensed in the Emirate of Dubai and who provide AI-related products and services. The launch of the scheme aligns with the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, a government policy that serves as a roadmap for the acceleration of AI adoption in the UAE.
Singapore: New AI safety initiatives announced, including the Global AI Assurance Pilot

2 months ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Andy Leck |Ren Jun Lim |Ken Chia |Sanil Khatri

On 11 February 2025, the Singapore government announced new AI safety initiatives, namely: (i) the Global AI Assurance Pilot for best practices around technical testing of generative AI (“GenAI“) applications; (ii) the Joint Testing Report with Japan; and (iii) the publication of the Singapore AI Safety Red Teaming Challenge Evaluation Report. These initiatives aim to enhance AI governance, innovation and safety standards.
United States: Sweeping changes to the HSR form effective

2 months ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Brian Burke |Mark Hamer |Creighton Macy |John Fedele

Creighton has extensive experience representing clients in a wide variety of antitrust matters, including mergers and acquisitions, investigations by the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, private litigation, and counselling on issues such as antitrust compliance.
Singapore: Personal Data Protection Commission clarifies use of National Registration Identity Card numbers

2 months ago | globalcompliancenews.com | Andy Leck |Ren Jun Lim |Ken Chia |Sanil Khatri

In December 2024, privacy concerns were raised after the new Bizfile portal of the Accounting, Corporate and Regulatory Authority of Singapore displayed names and full National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers for free in its search results. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has since clarified the appropriate use and misuse of NRIC numbers. The PDPC emphasised that NRIC numbers should not be used as passwords.