PRIVATE CAPITAL: Private Credit Surge
Private credit is rapidly emerging as a viable alternative to traditional banking in Asia, adapting to regulatory challenges and meeting the demand for flexible financing amid increasing pressures on conventional lenders.
- Private credit in Asia doubles…
RANKINGS: ALB Hong Kong Rising Stars 2024
In its second annual list, Asian Legal Business highlights Hong Kong’s next generation of standout lawyers who continue to demonstrate exceptional potential in the industry while earning strong praise from their clients.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 50 Largest Law Firms 2024
In an era of global uncertainty, the legal industry in Asia is experiencing significant shifts, with the size and scale of law firms becoming crucial factors in their ability to serve clients effectively.
RANKING: Fast 30: Asia’s Fastest Growing Firms 2024
As the legal landscape in Asia evolves rapidly, an increasing number of law firms are capitalizing on the region's economic growth by adopting innovative technologies and strategic approaches to meet the demands of a more interconnected global market.
OFFSHORE OUTLOOK: 2025
In the coming year, offshore centres will have to balance privacy and transparency as they adapt to new financial trends, lawyers say.
Singapore Leads With Principles-Based Approach To AI in Financial Services
Singapore's financial sector is at the forefront of embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI (Gen AI), as it seeks to maintain its position as a global fintech hub.
THE BRIEFS: SEA Healthcare M&A Boom Prompts Caution on Regulatory Hurdles
Southeast Asia's healthcare sector is experiencing a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with private equity investments significantly influencing the industry's development.
EXPLAINER: Could proposed India competition rules usher new Era of antitrust regulation?
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the country’s antitrust regulator, has come out with a draft framework for commitment and settlement of cases, as well as a draft merger control guideline which, when finalised and enforced, are likely to substantially over-haul antitrust regulation in the country.
FORUM: Take No Chances
With threats, including cyber-attacks and data breaches, on the rise, law firms have become increasingly aware of the strategic benefit of internal risk management. Risk management leaders share with ALB on what their firms’ priorities are when tackling potential pitfalls.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 TMT Lawyers 2023
In this annual ranking, we honour the top technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) lawyers across Asia who have powered through the pandemic, continuing to grow their practices at a remarkable pace while adapting to new markets, disruptive technology and ever-changing regulatory regimes.