Not so stablecoins
Following the US regulator's decision to deem a stablecoin unregistered security, Asian jurisdictions may adopt the similar approach to ensure effective oversight
What’s ahead?
We gathered opinions from legal professionals on their hopes and plans for this year, and what they have done to survive the past tumultuous years
Bollywood buzzing over NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are all the rage among Indian celebrities, but scepticism remains due to the legal ambiguity of the blockchain ecosystem
Business law digest
Bank Indonesia, Bank Negara Malaysia, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Bank of Thailand signed a MoU to collaborate on regional connectivity for cross-border payments during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Bal
Damage controls
After months of clamping down and chaos, South Korea is taking a hard look at how to create a safe space for cryptocurrency to flourish while safeguarding investors
An update of NFT law developments
The past year saw crypto art break through to the mainstream, and many lawsuits involving non-fungible tokens making headlines. How are the region’s regulators responding?
ACC report finds increasing role for CLOs in cybersecurity
Company chief legal officer’s (CLO) roles and responsibilities are expanding with growth seen in cybersecurity strategy and oversight, says a report released by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation.
Dechert advises Sinar Mas on e-wallet investment
Dechert has assisted Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas and its affiliates on their USD250 million investment in Elang Andalan Nusantara
AI step-through
Artificial Intelligence promises an exciting future and tremendous growth, provided that legal professionals able to navigate their business in this novel environment
INTA’s first AI-driven event triumph
The pandemic has pushed the event from the initial plan for Singapore in April to its first Artificial Intelligence assisted virtual platform in November.
What’s ahead?
We gathered opinions from legal professionals on their hopes and plans for this year, and what they have done to survive the past tumultuous years
Bollywood buzzing over NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are all the rage among Indian celebrities, but scepticism remains due to the legal ambiguity of the blockchain ecosystem
Damage controls
After months of clamping down and chaos, South Korea is taking a hard look at how to create a safe space for cryptocurrency to flourish while safeguarding investors
An update of NFT law developments
The past year saw crypto art break through to the mainstream, and many lawsuits involving non-fungible tokens making headlines. How are the region’s regulators responding?
What a tangled Web
How do legal professionals deal with novel issues in the metaverse?
Metaverse opens quagmire of Indian IP issues
Many unforeseen issues that entail comprehensive changes to global law will emerge as the Metaverse unfolds further, with Intellectual Property Law in India front and centre
Bollywood buzzing over NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are all the rage among Indian celebrities, but scepticism remains due to the legal ambiguity of the blockchain ecosystem
Business law digest
Bank Indonesia, Bank Negara Malaysia, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Bank of Thailand signed a MoU to collaborate on regional connectivity for cross-border payments during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Bal
Pressing need for regulating cryptocurrencies
Different approaches to cryptocurrencies across jurisdictions cause disparity in the understanding and classification of digital assets
Taxation era for Indonesia’s digital financial world
The rapid development of crypto-asset trading and transactions in the country has enticed the government to impose a tax on the commodity
A comparison of digital banking regulations
As technology revolutionises the banking sector, brick-and-mortar retail is increasingly becoming obsolete as regulators jump to set new standards for inclusive finance
Challenges, opportunities with virtual asset regulation in BVI
Regulators globally are wrestling with tough questions as to how virtual assets should be regulated
A comparison of data protection laws
Despite the varied and complex socioeconomic and political landscapes, many Asian jurisdictions are taking giant strides in strengthening personal data safeguards
Data Dojo
Data protection laws are evolving rapidly as the world becomes more digitalised, and Japan is working hard to keep its sword sharp
Rise with the tide
Chen Yan, GC of KE Holdings, shares his experiences in adapting to China’s new personal data law
A comparison of data privacy laws
Overhauling data protection regimes in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia
Devil in the data
Using the EU's GDPR as a benchmark, Asia's data privacy landscape is evolving rapidly. The region is also shaping regulation to fit its own unique approaches and challenges
Vanquishing viral enemies
Senior in-house counsel share their ideas and practical solutions on fighting cybersecurity and data privacy challenges
Are you being watched?
The use of tracing apps to prevent the spread of the covid-19 has raised serious privacy and security concerns
Cybersecurity
Shedding light on emerging jurisprudence in cybersecurity and data protection in China, India, Indonesia and Taiwan
