Client updates / Regulatory Sandbox

Fintech Companies: New Program to Facilitate Regulatory Reliefs

9 July 2020 / Barnea

Although Israel is a world leader in the fintech field, companies operating in this area face many regulatory challenges. A newly published legal memorandum aims to enable the creation of a “sandbox”, with inspiration from various programs already implemented in Japan, Australia, and Singapore. The goal is to establish a unique experimental environment, a “regulatory sandbox,” where regulatory relief is granted to companies who choose to participate in the program.

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ISA Makes First-Time Decision on How Cryptocurrency Asset Offerings Will Be Regulated

21 March 2019 / Barnea

The committee appointed by the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) to examine regulation of cryptocurrency offerings to the public has published the outline of its regulatory policy in a final report submitted to the ISA chairman. The committee recommended focusing on regulatory models that offer structural flexibility.

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