ALB India Top PE/VC Boutique Firms 2024
Emerging as pivotal players in India’s vibrant investment landscape, boutique private equity and venture capital law firms are gaining recognition for…
Women in Law: A Conversation with Kirana D. Sastrawijaya
In a special feature, we speak with Kirana D. Sastrawijayakirana, senior partner at UMBRA - Strategic Legal Solutions. This feature highlights exceptional female legal professionals and their achievements in overcoming cultural and professional biases to make a significant impact in Asia’s legal sector.
ALB Women in Law
In this special feature, we highlight certain exceptional female legal professionals and their triumphs in defying cultural and professional biases to make their mark within Asia’s legal sector.
MIDDLE EAST: Fair Play, Saudi Arabia
New merger thresholds, increased enforcement and more regulator-led awareness campaigns have given rise to flourishing and competitive markets in the Middle East’s largest economy, but some regulatory and procedural concerns still remain.
MIDDLE EAST: Regional experience, diversity driving law firm hiring in the Gulf
Liberalisation, diversification, and a drive to align with international standards are transforming the Middle East's legal market into a crucible of change.
Why convertible bonds are the new darling of Chinese companies
In recent months, a wave of convertible bond issuance has breathed new life into Hong Kong’s anaemic capital markets. Since late May, four major Chinese internet and technology companies - JD.com, Lenovo Group, Alibaba Group, and Trip.com - have successively issued convertible bonds totalling $10.5 billion.
WHITE-COLLAR CRIME: The Money War
As technology advances, financial crime has become a major threat to global financial systems, surpassing many other forms of crime. Asia’s emerging digital markets, which are still developing regulations to combat tech-based crime, have become prime targets for financial fraudsters. Experts emphasise that international cooperation and robust enforcement of anti-money laundering regulations are essential to address this challenge effectively.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia’s Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers 2024
As the compliance landscape grows more complex, Asia’s leading chief compliance officers are demonstrating strategic leadership and spearheading innovative approaches to ensure compliance while strengthening organizational resilience in these dynamic times.
TOP 15 CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERS: Debra Au, DBS Hong Kong
In the increasingly complex world of compliance, Asia's top chief compliance officers are exhibiting strategic leadership and pioneering innovative approaches to ensure compliance while fortifying organizational resilience. ALB recognises Debra Au, the head of legal, compliance, and secretariat at DBS Hong Kong, as one of the distinguished 2024 ALB Asia Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers and a leading advocate for compliance excellence.
TOP 15 CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERS: Wendy Chan, Chanel
In the increasingly complex world of compliance, Asia's top chief compliance officers are exhibiting strategic leadership and pioneering innovative approaches to ensure compliance while fortifying organizational resilience. Wendy Chan, head of business ethics and regional compliance officer for Asia Pacific at Chanel, has been recognized as one of the 2024 ALB Asia Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers for her commitment to compliance excellence.