Haldanes is proud to announce its nomination as a finalist for “Regulatory Firm of the Year (North & South Asia)” at the ALB Pan Asian Regulatory Awards 2024. This prestigious event took place on 26 September 2024 in Singapore and celebrated remarkable achievements of compliance professionals within the financial services industry and the leading Asian law firms that specialised in regulatory investigations.
The awards attracted over 100 entries from more than 50 law firms across the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Haldanes’ nomination for Regulatory Firm of the Year (North & South Asia) showcases its unparalleled reputation in all aspects of the Hong Kong financial regulatory regime, including the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), the Competition Commission and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)etc.
This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and delivering innovative compliance solutions to clients across diverse jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region. It also positions us as a trusted legal professional for clients in an increasingly interconnected regulatory environment, providing comprehensive advice, strategies, and solutions related to financial regulatory and compliance matters.
Representing Haldanes at the award dinner were our associates, Florence Yan and Christina Ma, who also participated in the ALB Pan Asian Regulatory & Anti-Corruption Compliance Summit 2024 on the same day. This series of events brought together practitioners and institutions in the regulatory and compliance industry at a Pan-Asian level, providing valuable opportunities for attendees to share insights and explore the latest trends and challenges in the field.
The Summit featured a distinguished line-up of speakers, including representatives from prominent international banks, law firms, and compliance advisors, as well as authorities such as the FBI, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, INTERPOL, and Homeland Security Investigations. They offered invaluable insights on emerging regulatory frameworks, enforcement trends, compliance strategies, and the impact of cryptocurrency and AI technology on anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance requirements in the region.
It included a keynote address by Heather N. Armstrong, Legal Attaché Singapore, Federal Bureau of Investigation and a special address from Kirbee Tibayan, National Programme Officer, Anti-Corruption Programme, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
During the Summit, Florence Yan and Christina Ma engaged in in-depth exchanges with peer practitioners, enriching their understanding of global regulatory trends and fostering opportunities for further dialogue and cross-border collaborations.
