Regulatory Ramblings

Reg/Tech Lab - HKU-SCF FinTech Academy - Asia Global Institute - HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech
Regulatory Ramblings

Welcome to Regulatory Ramblings, a podcast from the HKU FinTech team at The University of Hong Kong on the intersection of all things pertaining to finance, technology, law and regulation. Hosted by The Reg/Tech Lab, HKU-Standard Chartered FinTech Academy, Asia Global Institute and the HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech, with support from the HKU Faculty of Law. Join us as we hear from luminaries across multiple fields and professions as they share their candid thoughts in a stress-free environment - rather than the soundbites one typically hears from the mainstream press.

  1. Ep 62: OSINT - A Key Tool for Finance and Compliance and China's Green BRI

    3 DAYS AGO

    Ep 62: OSINT - A Key Tool for Finance and Compliance and China's Green BRI

    With guests Dr. Oriol Caudevilla and Skip Schiphorst The Green Belt and Road Initiative. Much has been said about the BRI, known in China as the One Belt One Road – and sometimes labelled the New Silk Road. A global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in more than 150 countries and international organizations, the scheme is composed of six urban development land corridors linked by road, rail, energy, and digital infrastructure, and the Mari...

    59 min
  2. Ep 61 - Hong Kong's Stablecoin Bill and Trump's Impact on US Law's Reach in Asia

    JAN 8

    Ep 61 - Hong Kong's Stablecoin Bill and Trump's Impact on US Law's Reach in Asia

    In our first episode of 2025, with a brand-new format, Regulatory Ramblings highlights two critical developments shaping Asia’s financial and regulatory landscapes. In Episode 61, Hong Kong-based lawyer Ben Hammond unpacks the city’s upcoming Stablecoin Bill, a landmark regulation aimed at strengthening digital asset oversight while bolstering Hong Kong’s position as a global financial hub. Hammond reflects on the bill’s significance, how it fills regulatory gaps, and its potential to foster ...

    56 min
  3. The Disparate Fight Against Modern Slavery and Scam Farms

    JAN 1

    The Disparate Fight Against Modern Slavery and Scam Farms

    Replay: Ep #59 with Matthew Friedman (The Mekong Club) Four decades fighting human trafficking and modern slavery – a diplomat reflects As a former US and United Nations diplomat, Matthew Friedman has been a true warrior on the frontlines against modern slavery and sex trafficking for over four decades. He is an international human trafficking expert and the CEO of The Mekong Club, a non-governmental organization comprised of Hong Kong’s leading businesses which have joined forces to help e...

    1h 21m
  4. The Evolution of Fintech: Asia, the US and the Implications for Inclusion

    12/18/2024

    The Evolution of Fintech: Asia, the US and the Implications for Inclusion

    Episode #60 with Theodora Lau, Unconventional Ventures Based in the US, Theodora Lau or Theo as she’s known, is Hong Kong born and bred and the founder of Unconventional Ventures. Her firm’s mission is developing and growing an ecosystem of financial institutions, corporations, startups, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and accelerators to make banking better, as well as to meet the often-unmet needs of consumers, including older adults and women. Connecting founders with funders – wi...

    1h 21m
  5. The AI-fication of Jobs

    11/20/2024

    The AI-fication of Jobs

    Ep #58 with Huy Nguyen Trieu Huy Nguyen Trieu is the author of the new book The AI-fication of Jobs. He is the co-founder along with Ms. Tram Anh Nguyen of the London-headquartered Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (or CFTE). As a global FinTech knowledge platform, CFTE opened its Abu Dhabi office earlier this year, in addition to its Singapore office. A leading voice in the world of AI, Huy’s book is the product of 10 months of effort and debuted at the recent Sing...

    1h 7m
  6. A Path to Financial Inclusion Through Technology

    11/06/2024

    A Path to Financial Inclusion Through Technology

    Ep #57 with Eelee Lua, xcube Eelee Lua is chief of staff and a director at xcube.co – a Singapore-based corporate venture studio. A seasoned business leader in the technology space, specializing in risk mitigation and strategic partnerships. Having entered the risk and compliance field 13 years ago, having previously held roles at AsiaVerify and the RISQ Group. Eelee holds a board director accreditation from the Singapore Institute of Directors, and actively contributes to industry communitie...

    1h 16m
  7. The Intersection of Financial Crime and Cryptocurrencies

    10/23/2024

    The Intersection of Financial Crime and Cryptocurrencies

    Ep #56 with Chengyi Ong (Chainalysis) Chengyi Ong leads public policy in the Asia-Pacific region for Chainalysis out of from the firm’s regional headquarters in Singapore. Drawing on Chainalysis’ blockchain data analytics platform, she works with public and private sector stakeholders to distil developments in digital asset markets, and their intersections with global and regional regulatory trends. Prior to joining Chainalysis, Chengyi spent 13 years at the Monetary Authority of Singa...

    1h 14m
  8. Reflections from a former Singapore regulator on virtual assets

    10/09/2024

    Reflections from a former Singapore regulator on virtual assets

    Ep 55 with Angela Ang, Senior Policy Advisor, TRM Labs Angela Ang is the Senior Policy Advisor at TRM Labs, a global blockchain intelligence company, and a former regulator at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Having spent over a decade at MAS, she held the role of Deputy Director in charge of licensing payments and crypto service providers. Angela has also been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Finance in Asia for her leadership in digital asset developments. In this episode, A...

    1h 54m
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About

Welcome to Regulatory Ramblings, a podcast from the HKU FinTech team at The University of Hong Kong on the intersection of all things pertaining to finance, technology, law and regulation. Hosted by The Reg/Tech Lab, HKU-Standard Chartered FinTech Academy, Asia Global Institute and the HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech, with support from the HKU Faculty of Law. Join us as we hear from luminaries across multiple fields and professions as they share their candid thoughts in a stress-free environment - rather than the soundbites one typically hears from the mainstream press.

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  • Creator
    Reg/Tech Lab - HKU-SCF FinTech Academy - Asia Global Institute - HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 HKU FinTech
  • Show Website
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