International

Fintech / Regtech

The Future of Investment Advice

By Siva Ramachandran | 04/09/2023

Policy experts from CFA Institute discuss key regulatory and technology trends that will impact how investment advice is delivered.

Sanctions

Risky Business: Southeast Asia’s Continued Trade with Russia

By Gary Somerville | 03/09/2023

Close associations with Russia’s defence industry expose Southeast Asian countries to sanctions risk, say RUSI’s Gary Somerville and Jack Crawford.

AML / KYC

Understanding the Value of Global Identifiers in the Fight Against Financial Crime

By Clare Rowley | 31/08/2023

Clare Rowley explores how the LEI is uniquely positioned to strengthen the fight against international financial crime.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Commences Review of Post-GFC Securitisation Reforms

By Editors | 30/08/2023

The FSB will assess the extent to which the securitisation reforms are achieving their intended objectives.

Big Picture

Navigating Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Carbon Markets

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 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.

ESG / Sustainability

Verra Releases Version 4.5 of the VCS Standard

By Editors | 30/08/2023

The changes to the Verified Carbon Standard Programme strengthen its usability, transparency, integrity, and alignment with other carbon markets initiatives.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hackers Access FTX, BlockFi, Genesis Customer Data

By Mark Johnston | 30/08/2023

Kroll said the cyber actor targeted a T-Mobile account belonging to a Kroll employee in a “highly sophisticated SIM swapping attack”.

Big Picture

Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Generative AI in Financial Services

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 29/08/2023

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

ESG / Sustainability

Digital Technologies, Sustainability Key Areas for Dispute Resolution

By Jill Wong | 29/08/2023

The Singapore Convention Week, jointly organised by Singapore’s Ministry of Law and UNCITRAL, kicks off today (29 August) with discussions around digital technologies and sustainability.