Following the recent focus on two major regulatory frameworks—the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (known as the GENIUS Act) in the United States, and Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the...more
7/28/2025
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The GENIUS Act
This White Paper focuses on ESG developments through the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region since the start of 2024.
For businesses present in the APAC region, as well as doing business there, it is imperative to be vigilant of...more
7/24/2024
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Climate Change ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
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Green Energy ,
Greenwashing ,
Net Zero ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Reporting Requirements
The impact of ESG (environmental, social & governance) laws, regulations, and obligations has increased in recent times at an almost incomprehensible rate. This is particularly true in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region. Within...more
2/13/2024
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Climate Change ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
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Financial Services Industry ,
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Greenwashing ,
Natural Resources ,
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Shareholders ,
Solar Energy
On 30 December 2020, the EU and China concluded in principle the negotiations for a wide-ranging investment treaty, the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment ("CAI"), after seven years of discussions.
The CAI is expected...more