In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has been a core hub of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, emerging relatively unscathed from the COVID-19 pandemic which has otherwise taken a toll on investment activity in 2020. Despite global economic headwinds and growing geopolitical uncertainties, signs of recovery in APAC deal-making have begun to merge as ambitious investors in the region look for both shelter and new opportunities in a time of unprecedented challenges. As we move at a breakneck pace into the digital era, data becomes more of a critical
Tommy Liu
How to navigate data protection and cybersecurity issues in M&As in Asia-Pacific
The Dawn of a New Era: The HKMA launches its Open API consultation
On 11 January, 2018, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the “HKMA”) published its “Consultation Paper on Open API Framework for the Hong Kong Banking Sector” (the “Consultation Paper”). The Consultation Paper summarizes the approach the HKMA has taken to date in actioning the “Open API” initiative announced by HKMA Chief Executive Norman Chan on 29 September, 2017: one of seven programs forming part of the HKMA’s “New Era of Smart Banking”. Our briefing note summarizes and provides commentary on the Consultation Paper, and sets out high level planning for the