The financial services industry continues to see significant transformation driven by rapid technological advancements (notably generative AI and digital assets), increasingly burdensome AML and sanction regimes, new ESG obligations, and ongoing consolidation within the sector. The impact of regulatory change, together with the complexity of implementation, and conflicting regulations across various jurisdictions can expose businesses to heightened regulatory risks.
Baker McKenzie’s Global Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) Guide has been fully revised for 2024 and covers 35+ jurisdictions worldwide, making it our most expansive edition to date. The Guide acts as a quick reference tool when distributing financial products and offering services into new markets, providing a comprehensive summary of regulations applicable to banks and other financial services companies around the world. This expanded edition includes the rapidly growing area of cryptoassets, AML and CFT supervisors, and the extension of regulation to critical third-party outsourcers. Given the pace of regulatory change in this domain, staying informed is critical for market participants.
Using this tool
To view topics please select a jurisdiction from the dropdown on the left. You can compare content using the "Start Comparison" feature at the top of the page by simply selecting the topic/s of interest and the relevant jurisdictions. This will display a summary table of the topics per jurisdiction for easy comparison.
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To discuss expansion into new markets, or to answer your questions, please do get in touch. Contact details for each country can be found at the end of the relevant chapter.
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