Singapore's Billion-Dollar Scandal: Stark Reminder of Risk Management Failures
The Singapore money laundering case, involving S$1.8 billion (US$1.3 billion) in seized assets, unveils a grim tale of financial...
MAS Suggests Strategy for Funding the Early Retirement of Coal Plants
A new paper by MAS and McKinsey proposes the generation and sale of “transition credits” to reduce the economic gap from retiring a coal...
Switzerland reveals stricter measures against money laundering
Switzerland intends to mandate increased transparency to tackle its image as a destination for questionable profits. -- Read more here.
ESG: The Game-Changer in Business or Just Another Buzzword?
The world has witnessed an increasing focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, with many companies embracing them...
Regulatory Compliance Made Easy with RegTech in APAC
Regulatory compliance can be challenging for businesses operating in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. APAC is home to diverse economies...
Beginning in 2035, all new vehicles sold in the EU must be zero-emission vehicles
Countries in the European Union have approved a landmark law that will ensure all new cars sold from 2035 must have zero emissions. --...
UBS and Rival Credit Suisse Reach a USD 3.25b Rescue Agreement
UBS agreed to buy Credit Suisse for $3.25bn after a frantic weekend of negotiations brokered by Swiss regulators to safeguard the...
UK regulator slams payment groups' "unacceptable" risk
The UK’s top financial regulator has warned against shutting down payments firms offering bank-like services without a banking license...
Building a Better Future: The Role of Impact Investing in Risk Management for a Sustainable World
Introduction As the world faces mounting challenges from climate change and social inequality, the call for sustainable solutions has...
Slimmed-down websites can cut carbon emissions
Websites can reduce carbon footprint, and one way is to switch to hosting based on renewable energy. -- Read more here.
