FS+ Country Updates – August 2026

• Europe: Bulgaria has implemented AIFMD II and introduced UCITS notification fees, while Ireland has updated its AIF Rulebook and Malta has revised investor compensation scheme requirements.

• Central and Eastern Europe: Croatia has amended its UCITS and fund management framework, while the Czech Republic has updated the rules governing non-EU AIF marketing.

• British Overseas Territories: Jersey has progressed anti-money laundering reforms, introduced director disqualification sanctions changes and published financial crime supervision updates.

• Canada: Regulators have consulted on modernising securities legislation, proposed new advisor compensation rules and issued guidance on foreign-listed ETFs and crypto regulation.

• Asia Pacific: Australia has announced changes to net tangible asset requirements and proposed new takeover rules, while India has operationalised the GARUDA framework for AIFs. Regulatory developments have also been reported across Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

• Middle East & Africa: Mauritius has introduced amendments affecting Variable Capital Companies and Private Wealth Management Licence holders.

…and much more.

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