Michael Wong

On 9 October 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (the “SFC”) issued a circular (the “Circular”) highlighting deficiencies and substandard conduct observed during its supervision of licensed corporations engaged in managing private funds and discretionary accounts. The Circular outlines four key areas of concerns, being (i) conflicts of interest; (ii) risk management and investment within mandate; (iii) information for investments; and (iv) valuation methodologies, which will be further discussed in this article.

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The US Senate Banking Committee is reported set to establish its inaugural subcommittee focused on digital assets, marking a significant move just days after Republicans assumed control of the Senate following recent elections.

By The digital lending market in the Philippines, which includes registered non-bank digital lenders and digital banks, is projected to surpass $1 billion by the second half of 2025, according to a new analysis by Digido

By The Central Bank of Ireland has launched its first “innovation sandbox programme,” introducing seven private-sector ventures focused on tackling financial crime

By GCash , the leading fintech platform in the Philippines, has engaged major international banks for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), potentially set for later this year, according to a Bloomberg report.

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This presentation from the 2024 World Sepsis Congress Spotlight: Unmet Need in Sepsis Diagnosis and Therapy explores challenges and solutions for the early recognition and treatment of sepsis. Topics discussed include how electronics can support the triage of severely unwell patients, how a preclinical checklist can aid early sepsis detection, and risk factors and treatment for delayed sepsis presentation.

Taking advantage of growth opportunities and managing investments well will be key to a cleaner year of progression toward the firm's medium-term return target.

Revelstoke Capital Partners has made a strategic investment in Omega Systems , marking the eighth investment under its Revelstoke Capital Partners Fund III, the private equity firm announced.