Regulation

THE BROAD VIEW

In-house lawyers are evolving from legal brain to corporate conscience

The modern general counsel must keep the organisation moving decisively without crossing the unseen boundaries that erode trust

People should be allowed to sue platforms for full reimbursement of costs they incur from being tricked by the fraudulent advertisements they publish.

We have to be able to hold tech platforms accountable for fraud

Algorithms ensure that people who click on scams are likely to see more of them

Tokenisation promises to unlock new frontiers.
THE BROAD VIEW

Asset tokenisation is no longer optional for financial institutions

International cooperation to develop regulatory frameworks and ensure strong investor protection is key to scaling this new system and building industry trust

It is not illogical to believe that in the short term, AI could actually wind up displacing a lot of the jobs as we know them.

Reinventing finance in the digital age

AI is changing how banks operate and displacing jobs – a profound shift in skills and ethical guardrails is needed

Since 2023, regulatory frameworks governing stablecoins have been introduced across key markets.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2025

Global regulatory alignment key to scaling stablecoins, says Circle

As stablecoins move beyond proof of concepts, issuers like Circle aim to balance local compliance and unified user experiences

Firms that adapt early by auditing AI systems, embedding ethics into AI design and demonstrating transparency will stand out in markets where trust is increasingly the currency of choice.

Asean firms can’t afford to ignore EU’s AI Act

Brussels’ landmark ruling has a global reach – early compliance to the framework will turn regulation into advantage

These Emerging Enterprise finalists are using technologies such as AI to improve practices and processes.
EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2025

Creating a safer, simpler world with technology

These finalists of the Emerging Enterprise Awards are using technology to improve work and lives

SG Her Empowerment chairperson Stefanie Yuen Thio (centre), chief executive officer How Kay Lii (left), and research director Natalie Chia at a media conference in May this year. Thio is not a “high-risk” Internet user; she is not active on TikTok, barely shares anything on Instagram, has a disabled Telegram account, and mainly uses Linkedin to discuss business and community issues.
THE BROAD VIEW

I’ve been deepfaked – and it can happen to you

As our society grapples with the growing scourge of online harms, how the community reacts is crucial

As efforts to regulate AI accelerate, what began as voluntary codes of governance are now shifting towards mandatory obligations.

How Singapore is charting its path amid AI regulatory fragmentation

The country’s targeted approach aims to protect society, foster competitiveness and encourage experimentation

After years of warnings, the regulatory wheels are starting to turn in two of Tesla’s biggest markets, the US and China, offering sharply divergent approaches.
THE BOTTOM LINE

China shows the way on dangerous car doors

Electric vehicles’ pervasiveness has led to widespread concern that if power shuts due to an accident or dead battery, passengers may be trapped inside