EXPLAINER: Unpacking the GIFT City Remittance Regime

by Nimitt Dixit |

 

The Reserve Bank of India has recently expanded the scope of remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), permitting Indian residents to open foreign currency accounts in the country’s first IFSC, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, also known as GIFT…

Q&A: Beyond the Boundary: How Law Is Influencing Sports Governance

by Nimitt Dixit |

Nandan Kamath is a sports lawyer and the founder of LawNK, a law firm based in Bengaluru specialising in sports, technology, and media law, representing a diverse clientele that includes national and international sports federations, leagues, teams, sponsors, and athletes.

IN-HOUSE INSIGHT: How General Counsel Can Set the Gold Standard

by Isha Rathnam |

Over my close to 20 years in the legal profession, I have heard and read many preconceived notions about in-house versus law firm experience.

SANCTIONS: Charged Conflict

The electric vehicle industry is facing a high-voltage trade dispute as China and the European Union engage in a tit-for-tat battle over market dominance. With the EU imposing new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, Beijing has swiftly retaliated by launching its own investigation into European trade practices. This escalating conflict threatens to reshape the global EV landscape and test the resilience of international trade relations.

ROUNDTABLE: Small but Mighty

by Sarah Wong |

In order to establish a presence in Singapore's competitive legal environment, boutique law firms are endeavouring to create a distinctive formula for success. To excel beyond their size, these firms must offer specialised services to their clients, remain informed about the latest legal advancements, and leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency. Managing partners from four boutique firms in Singapore share their insights with ALB.

SUSTAINABILITY: Green Treasuries

by Sarah Wong |

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, green bonds have emerged as a resilient force, with issuance of these bonds reaching an impressive $232 billion in the first four months of this year alone. As Southeast Asian countries accelerate their decarbonisation efforts and investors demand more ESG products, the region's green bond market is experiencing a significant surge, promising a greener future for both the environment and the financial sector.

RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024

In a legal landscape increasingly shaped by female talent, Asian Legal Business (ALB) presents its fourth annual ranking of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia, showcasing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the legal profession across the region. As we celebrate these outstanding women, we delve into their unique perspectives, exploring the challenges they've overcome, the impact of their leadership, and the evolving role of women in shaping the future of Asia's legal market.

One Code to Rule Them All

by Aparna Sai |

In India’s 2021 budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed merging the four acts that presently govern capital markets and securities, namely the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (SEBI Act), the Depositories Act, 1996 (Depositories Act), Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (SCRA) and Government Securities Act, 2007 (Government Securities Act), to form a single securities markets code. 

Q&A: The Alternative Way

by Aparna Sai |

Law firm The Law Point recently launched a consulting arm called the Consulting Point, intending to create a space in the alternate legal services provider (ALSP) market in India. Poornima Advani, managing partner, The Law Point, talks to ALB about the ALSP market right now, and her plans to grow the Consulting Point. 

Remote Risks

by Ranajit Dam |

The COVID-19 pandemic has ensured that working from home is here to stay across the APAC region. However, this has also led to an increase in risk for white-collar crime, and lawyers say that companies need to be extra vigilant when it comes to compliance, and intensify their due diligence and training accordingly.