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Johnny Lim and Michael Kwan consider SPAC developments around the world and set out considerations for those searching for the preferred listing destination.

An appropriate regulatory regime that safeguards investors and fosters innovation will allow society to benefit from DEXs and DeFi generally, says DLA Piper's Kristi Swartz.

Energy-intensive and unregulated, institutional investors are proving reluctant to back the rapidly growing asset class.

Mayer Brown's Susanne Harris, Wei Na Sim, Alan Linning and Charlene Wong discuss key developments in the AML/CFT space in Hong Kong in 2021.

Intelligent AML solutions need to achieve a fine balance between compliance, transparency, effectiveness, and efficiency, say Amber Qin and Sophia Wu from Ant Group.

The new requirements will have a significant impact on in-scope fund managers, and not just those that follow ‘sustainable’ or ‘ESG’ strategies, says Dechert partner Michael Wong.

Andy Meehan says greater collaboration is needed between industry players and regulators to advance 'sensible' regulation and ensure the public is properly educated.

Matthew Field discusses how Japan's FIs can enhance the maturity of their AML programmes through a data-driven approach that places the customer entity in focus.

Jimmy Ho and Sammie Chan discuss Metrobank’s adoption of PvP settlement and how it reflects a broader trend in the Philippine banking industry.

Irene Liu and Catherine Lee discuss the applicability of MAS' Guidelines on Individual Accountability and Conduct on data governance.