The introduction of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) marks a fundamental transformation in the regulatory treatment of crypto-assets within the European Union. While crypto activities were previously subject to fragmented national frameworks, MiCA...
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) marks a significant evolution in the European Union’s regulatory approach to ICT risk within the financial sector. While financial institutions have long been subject to requirements relating to operational risk, outsourcing, and...
The Seychelles Securities Dealer License continues to serve as a widely used regulatory framework for international brokerage firms offering online trading, forex, and CFD services. Regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles, the regime has recently...
For more than a decade, Cyprus has served as one of Europe’s primary entry points for investment firms seeking access to the European market. While the regulatory landscape has evolved significantly, authorisation by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)...
Seychelles has established a formal regulatory regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) through the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2024. Under this framework, any entity operating a crypto exchange, crypto brokerage, digital asset wallet, custody platform, or...
Over the past few years, the United Arab Emirates has steadily transformed into one of the most attractive regulatory destinations for financial services firms seeking international expansion. What was once viewed primarily as a regional financial centre has evolved into a...
Analysis of the Financial Services Authority’s 2024 Annual Report: Key Regulatory Developments and Sector Insights in Seychelles 1. Introduction The Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) in Seychelles has published its 2024 Annual Report, outlining a year marked by regulatory...