ESG / Sustainability

TNFD Recommendations Set the Stage for Nature-Related Reporting

25/09/2023

Kennedys Legal Solutions’ Robson Lee stresses the need for clear action plans aligned with TNFD recommendations in an interview with Regulation Asia.

ESG / Sustainability

Exploring Sustainable Finance Dynamics Across APAC and Beyond

21/09/2023

Regulation Asia spoke to sustainability experts to uncover crucial global insights about the ESG reporting and sustainable finance landscape.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Industry Collaboration Driving Digital Asset Ecosystem Growth

20/09/2023

At the Digital Assets Week Singapore, MAS highlighted its focus on bringing the private and public sectors to grow the digital asset ecosystem.

AML / KYC

Singapore’s Property Sector Under Scrutiny for Money Laundering Risks

19/09/2023

Thong Chee Kun and Gazalle Mok from Rajah & Tann Singapore tell Regulation Asia that it is crucial for real estate developers and agents to conduct regular risk assessments and AML training to identify evolving money laundering risks and techniques.

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Crypto Leaders Call For Prioritising the ‘Basics’ in Regulation

15/09/2023

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe and OKX president Hong Fang discuss the need for clear regulatory priorities in the evolving crypto landscape during a panel discussion at the Token2049 Singapore conference.

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Investor Demand Drives Improved ESG Reporting in APAC: Report

15/09/2023

Regulation Asia spoke to global law firm Slaughter and May during the launch of its publication on ESG reporting, transition planning and greenwashing across different APAC jurisdictions.

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Navigating Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Carbon Markets

30/08/2023

Panellists at the Singapore Convention Week provided insights on addressing carbon market disputes that may arise as carbon markets play an increasingly key role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Generative AI in Financial Services

29/08/2023

Regulation Asia talks to experts to weigh the benefits and risks of deploying generative AI in the financial sector.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore, Sri Lanka Forge Partnership to Develop Carbon Credit Agreement

24/08/2023

Under the agreement, Singapore’s carbon tax-liable companies can purchase carbon credits from eligible projects to offset up to 5 percent of their taxable emissions.