Opinions & Analysis

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Prepares for a Regulated Future

By David Liu | 07/02/2022

As crypto goes mainstream, regulatory compliance will require robust and financial institution-grade AML and KYC processes, says David Liu.

PEPs & Sanctions

Preparing for New Russia-Related Sanctions, Export Controls

By Nick Turner | 01/02/2022

Nick Turner and Steptoe partners summarize noteworthy US proposals for imposing Russia-related sanctions over the situation in Ukraine.

AI Risk & Governance

Evolving AI Risks and Regulations in Singapore and the EU

By Peiying Chua | 31/01/2022

Peiying Chua explains how financial institutions can ensure their implementation of AI does not run afoul of lawmakers and regulators.

Tokenisation

Will 2022 Be the Year of NFT Regulation?

By Javier Tamashiro | 27/01/2022

The jury is still out on how the NFT arena will be regulated, but marketplaces should still be applying a baseline standard of compliance practice, says Javier Tamashiro.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

COSMIC Will Yield Significant and Far Reaching Benefits

By Jamil Ahmed | 26/01/2022

Singapore is taking a leap forward in how its financial services industry detects and combats financial crime, says Jamil Ahmed.

Market Risk

FRTB Strategy Relies on Understanding Rule-making Processes

By Kishore Ramakrishnan | 25/01/2022

The key to designing a robust FRTB implementation plan lies in having a firm grasp of the local rule-making process, says Kishore Ramakrishnan.

Reporting & Disclosures

The Golden Thread Running Through Sustainability

By Michael Tang | 05/01/2022

Michael Tang discusses SGX’s progressive approach to sustainability reporting, and the need for boards to consider what is best suited for the business, its operations and stakeholders.

Structural Regulation

The Rise of the SPAC Wave on Singapore’s Shores

By Johnny Lim | 28/12/2021

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

DeFi & Web3

Mapping Out How Decentralised Exchanges Can be Regulated

By Kristi Swartz | 07/12/2021

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.