regulatory co-operation – FinTech and Blockchain Law Watch

Crypto-asset Regulation Attracts the Attention of Global Securities Regulators

Jun 20 2019

By Jim Bulling, Edwin Tan and Andrew Fay

On 28 May 2019, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published Consultation Paper CR02/2019 (Paper), which identifies the risks and regulatory considerations associated with the trading of crypto-assets on crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs). The Paper seeks input from industry participants amid a growing demand for an international approach to the regulation of crypto-assets, recently illustrated by the G20’s joint request for global regulators to monitor risks and consider multilateral responses in relation to crypt-assets as needed.

International Cryptocurrency Regulation Top of the Agenda for the Japan G20 Summit

Apr 26 2019

By Jim Bulling, Felix Charlesworth and Andrew Fay

In the lead up to the annual G20 Summit, to be hosted by Japan, Prime Minister Shinzō Abe has commissioned the creation of a cryptocurrency governance manual. The manual, which will be distributed at the G20 Summit, supports a uniform approach to regulating cryptocurrencies and contains regulatory proposals and justifications relating to the following issues:

protecting customer assets;
international security protocols; and
providing customers with information (particularly in the event of a hack).

Australian and UK financial regulators sign co-operation agreement

Mar 31 2016

By Jim Bulling and Michelle Chasser

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have signed a co-operation agreement to promote fintech innovation. The agreement will make expansion into Australian and UK markets easier for growing fintech businesses.

Both ASIC and FCA have already established innovation hubs to assist fintech businesses with their regulatory obligations and encourage development of the industry. A referral mechanism has been created under the new agreement which allows ASIC to refer Australian fintech businesses wanting to enter the UK market to FCA and vice versa. Referred businesses will then receive the same support from the other country’s innovation hub as local businesses.

ASIC and FCA also undertake to share information about emerging market trends and developments, regulatory issues pertaining to innovation in financial services and referred businesses. Shared information will be valuable for developing fintech regulations.

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