Reports

The internationalization of capital markets has accelerated over the last few years as ecosystem players such as exchanges and broker-dealers evolve from having a solely domestic presence, to having a more regional and global presence. There are several drivers behind this acceleration, which can be best broken down into demand…

In recent years, banks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have faced rising regulatory scrutiny amid a global fight against money laundering and other financial crime. Banks have been rocked by the massive 1MDB scandal, implicated in the FinCEN papers and are wary of being exposed to the cryptocurrency industry, which…

The pandemic forced financial institutions across the region to re-think the work environment. For many staff, this was a benefit as it shortened commutes and often improved productivity. For others, it was more challenging as it meant juggling personal and professional commitments.