Opinions & Analysis

    ESG Data

    ESG Ratings Space Needs Regulatory Intervention

    By Hazel Ilango | 14/10/2022

    The IEEFA’s Hazel James Ilango says regulatory intervention is needed in the ESG ratings sector to enhance market confidence and protect investors.

    Data Privacy

    Making Data Security a Priority in a World of Tech-driven Services

    By Philip Keller | 14/08/2022

    Philip Keller outlines key considerations for banks when establishing a protocol to ensure data can only be shared in a safe, reliable, timely, and complete manner.

    Payments & Settlements

    FSB Gives Full Support to Wide LEI Use in Global Payments

    By Clare Rowley | 09/08/2022

    The FSB’s recommendation that the LEI should be used more widely in payments will catalyze increased global LEI adoption, says GLEIF’s Clare Rowley.

    Cryptocurrency

    Laying the Groundwork for Digital Assets to Take Flight in Korea

    By Susan Friedman | 04/08/2022

    South Korea has an opportunity to bolster innovation in digital assets as it develops new regulations for the sector, say Ripple’s Susan Friedman and Rahul Advani.

    Data Privacy

    China’s Security Assessment for Cross Border Data Transfers

    By Jingyuan Shi | 03/08/2022

    Jingyuan Shi and Yuchen Lai discuss how security assessments should be completed under China’s latest rules on cross-border data transfers.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    eMPF: Reshaping the Hong Kong Pensions Landscape

    By Chris Pascoe | 02/08/2022

    The eMPF project presents an opportunity to transform all aspects of today’s compartmentalized and fragmented approaches to MPF administration, says Chris Pascoe.

    Structural Regulation

    End of an Era for LIBOR Opens the Way for AONIA to Make its Mark in Australia

    By Pieter Bierkens | 01/08/2022

    Australia may see a shift away from BBSW to AONIA for products like cross-currency swaps and multi-currency lending facilities, says CBA’s Pieter Bierkens.

    DeFi & Web3

    Hong Kong as a Legal Centre of Excellence for Digital Finance

    By Troy Song | 25/07/2022

    Many crypto exchanges and institutions already choose Hong Kong as the place to resolve their disputes, but more need to be done, says Troy Song.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    How North Korean Cryptocurrency Abuse Is Expanding

    By Sasha Erskine | 18/07/2022

    Countries must secure new and emerging gateways that are used to circumvent sanctions, as North Korea’s exploitation of cryptocurrency continues.

    Data Privacy

    How the UK Intends to Reform Data Protection Law

    By Nick Westbrook | 14/07/2022

    Nick Westbrook outlines the most significant areas of reform to the UK GDPR since it came into force in May 2018.

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