Commentary

Executive Director Carmen Chu discusses the actions the HKMA is taking to disrupt AML threats to Hong Kong, and technology initiatives that are making a difference.

Blockchain analysis tools and appropriate training can help exchanges, law enforcement, and other stakeholders recover victim funds, says Gurvais Grigg.

The industry is playing catch up with the impact of working from home and must ensure e-comms risk is managed in a better way, says Rupal Patel at Acin.

European Council’s position on the revised Environmental Crime Directive will damage portfolios as well as the environment, says WWF.

Anna Gamvros and Ruby Kwok explain the compliance burden businesses face as China’s complex data governance landscape takes shape and the deadline for security assessments looms.

As the Christmas period approaches, Regulation Asia contributor Jamie Lloyd Evans offers a light-hearted prediction on the future of the Basel Accord.

The failure to address the illicit finance in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is a glaring omission, says RUSI's Tom Keatinge.

Stephanie Tsui and Mark Lin at Hogan Lovells discuss the legal framework and tools available in Hong Kong to combat greenwashing behaviour.

The IEEFA's Christina Ng says China's state-owned enterprises continue to allocate up to half of their green bond proceeds to non-green projects.

MVGX President Michael Sheren discusses key takeaways from COP27 and the importance of regulation and high-integrity standards for carbon markets.