Opinions & Analysis

AI Risk & Governance

Adopting Artificial Intelligence in Finance

By Larry Cao | 04/04/2023

CFA Institute’s Larry Cao discusses the opportunities and challenges of adopting AI tech in the investment industry.

Anti-Money Laundering

Crypto-related Crime in Australia: What Court Records Tell Us, and What Lies Ahead

By Angela Ang | 16/03/2023

Angela Ang considers findings from the first empirical study of crypto-related court cases in Australia, and what this means the crypto crime and enforcement landscape.

Cryptocurrency

Digital Asset Developments in South Korea: Balancing Innovation and Risk

By Rahul Advani | 15/03/2023

South Korea’s thoughtful approach to regulating digital assets will foster growth and innovation and result in a more vibrant and inclusive digital economy, say Rahul Advani and Angela Ang.

Nature & Biodiversity

Integrating Natural Capital and Biodiversity in the Investment Process

By Siva Ramachandran | 12/03/2023

Siva Ramachandran and Phoebe Chan call on investment professionals to integrate natural capital into their investment process, staff training and risk analysis.

Payments & Settlements

ISO 20022 Adoption Benefits Banks and Their Clients

By Kevin Wong | 22/02/2023

The global implementation of the ISO 20022 standard beginning in March 2023 marks the start of an exciting new era for cross-border payments, says Kevin Wong.

Anti-Money Laundering

The Corruption Perception Index & Australia’s Tranche 2 AML Legislation

By Julian Fenwick | 15/02/2023

Australia’s delays in passing Tranche 2 legislation compared with swift implementation in New Zealand highlights different approaches between the two countries, says Julian Fenwick.

Cloud & Infrastructure

As Regulation Evolves, Regtech Will Continue to Boom  

By Leo Labeis | 09/02/2023

The success of the Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) programme highlights the opportunity that regtech presents and the increasingly important role technology will play in compliance, says Leo Labeis.

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Down Under: Unpacking Australia’s Token Mapping Consultation

By Angela Ang | 07/02/2023

Angela Ang and TRM’s policy team unpack the key themes discussed in the token mapping consultation paper and what it means for the industry.

ESG Data

Japan Leads in ESG Governance but Pliant Rules a Letdown

By Hazel Ilango | 06/02/2023

While Japan’s code of conduct represents a key step forward, the “comply or explain” approach may hinder its effectiveness, writes the IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango.