Harnessing the Power of Data Analytics in Compliance: Driving Efficiency and Effectiveness
June 24, 2024

In today’s complex business environment, organizations face a myriad of regulatory requirements and compliance challenges. Navigating the compliance maze can be a daunting task, but with the right strategies in place, organizations can unlock efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring adherence to relevant laws and re In the ever-evolving landscape of [...]

Navigating the Compliance Maze: Unlocking Efficiency and Effectiveness through Holistic Strategies
June 24, 2024

In today’s complex business environment, organizations face a myriad of regulatory requirements and compliance challenges. Navigating the compliance maze can be a daunting task, but with the right strategies in place, organizations can unlock efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations. One such approach is the [...]

Quantifying social value impacts with measurement metrics
February 14, 2024

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The Values in Compliance
February 14, 2024

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Tim Mohin: ESG ON FIRE
January 19, 2024

The term “responsible business” is being replaced by “ESG” as it becomes politicized and legal threats for greenwashing rise. However, companies are still making progress on their sustainability programs. The “anti-woke” backlash in the US and new regulations like the SEC’s Names Rule have led to a shake-out of unsubstantiated [...]

Fast Charging EV Network Provider Electra Raises $330 Million
January 19, 2024

Electric vehicle fast-charging provider Electra has raised €304 million (USD $330 million) in equity funding to install 2,200 stations with 15,000 charging points in Europe by 2030. The fundraising marks the largest in France’s charging sector and the second-largest in Europe. Electra aims to deploy a fast-charging network to help [...]

Cross-Agency Steering Group Announces Key Initiatives to Support Hong Kong in Capitalising Sustainable Finance Opportunities
January 10, 2024

The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group has announced three key initiatives to support Hong Kong in capitalising sustainable finance opportunities from the Asia-Pacific Region’s low carbon transition. The group will adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards locally, leverage technology to support sustainability reporting and data [...]

Exploring the Future of Financial Services in Hong Kong: Blockchain, Digital Currencies, and Open Banking
December 7, 2023

By Natalie Barkus The financial services industry in Hong Kong has long been recognized as a global leader, characterized by its robust infrastructure, regulatory framework, and investor-friendly environment. As the industry continues to evolve, staying updated on emerging trends and technologies becomes increasingly crucial. There is a clear push to [...]

Protecting Valuable Data: Cybersecurity in the Era of Digitization  
November 6, 2023

By Natalie Barkus  In the era of digitization, the financial services industry faces complex challenges. With fraud, cyberthreats and attacks on the rise, safeguarding valuable and sensitive data is imperative. With the HKMA regularly publishing alerts to the public regarding fraudulent banking websites and phishing emails, it’s evident that vigilance [...]

The JPEX Scandal and Trust in the Cryptocurrency Sphere 
November 6, 2023

– By Natalie Barkus The JPEX scandal has rocked Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency sector this month. With multiple arrests made and a projected $1.43 billion worth of assets involved, this insight will focus on the implications of the scandal and the subsequent SFC action. Set up in 2020, Dubai-based cryptocurrency trading [...]