Financial Infrastructure
Regulations on Cryptocurrency and Digital Token Offerings in Thailand
August 2, 2022 By Komkrit Kietduriyakul and Kullarat Phongsathaporn 2 Mins Read
The digital assets industry in Thailand has been growing significantly between 2021 and 2022, as more big players in the traditional financial industry and startup players enter the digital assets market. Despite the price volatility and regulatory complexities, the country has seen a rise in crypto-related activities.
Finding Balance: The Post-COVID Landscape for Financial Institutions — Reflections
April 12, 2022 By Jonathan Peddie and Richard Powell 7 Mins Read
Our series, Finding Balance, maps the environment financial institutions must navigate to thrive in the post-pandemic global market. Starting in 2020 and finishing this year, we looked across our subsectors — at banking and insurance, financial sponsors, as well as financial infrastructure and payment providers — and re-evaluated the potential impact of the major global drivers of change in financial services such as ESG and digital transformation. The series also considers the risks to and pressures on financial institutions presented by increasing corporate indebtedness, the rise of alternative finance, and increasing regulatory scrutiny originating from the 2008 financial crisis.
Finding Balance: The Impact of New Technology on Financial Institutions
March 29, 2022 By Baker McKenzie 2 Mins Read
In the ninth installment in the Finding Balance series, we take a closer look at the impact of new technology on financial institutions.